German Election: EU Solidarity vs. National Interests
In Germany's upcoming election, the EU's role is a key debate, with Chancellor Scholz criticizing Merz's plan to reject asylum seekers at the border, a move Scholz says would harm European solidarity needed to counter US tariffs; Merz counters that Scholz's government lost EU credibility due to inde...
German Election: EU Solidarity vs. National Interests
In Germany's upcoming election, the EU's role is a key debate, with Chancellor Scholz criticizing Merz's plan to reject asylum seekers at the border, a move Scholz says would harm European solidarity needed to counter US tariffs; Merz counters that Scholz's government lost EU credibility due to inde...
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48% Bias Score
German Mail-In Ballot Delays Highlight Election Logistical Challenges"
German voters in Rhineland-Palatinate are receiving mail-in ballots for the upcoming Bundestag election, with municipalities facing time constraints due to the advanced election date, causing delays in ballot delivery and highlighting the importance of timely submission to ensure votes are counted.
German Mail-In Ballot Delays Highlight Election Logistical Challenges"
German voters in Rhineland-Palatinate are receiving mail-in ballots for the upcoming Bundestag election, with municipalities facing time constraints due to the advanced election date, causing delays in ballot delivery and highlighting the importance of timely submission to ensure votes are counted.
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28% Bias Score
German Election: Multiple Televised Debates Showcase Candidate Positions
Several German political candidates participated in multiple televised debates before the election, covering various formats and addressing topics such as climate, economy, and international relations.
German Election: Multiple Televised Debates Showcase Candidate Positions
Several German political candidates participated in multiple televised debates before the election, covering various formats and addressing topics such as climate, economy, and international relations.
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20% Bias Score
SPD Faces Crushing Defeat in Dortmund Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In Dortmund, Germany, the SPD, historically strong among workers, faces declining support before the February 23 election due to industrial change, the rise of the Greens and AfD, and voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues. Polls show the SPD at only 16% support.
SPD Faces Crushing Defeat in Dortmund Amidst Economic Uncertainty
In Dortmund, Germany, the SPD, historically strong among workers, faces declining support before the February 23 election due to industrial change, the rise of the Greens and AfD, and voter dissatisfaction with the government's handling of economic issues. Polls show the SPD at only 16% support.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: Limited Coalition Options Force Potential SPD-Union Talks
Following a heated final Bundestag debate, the limited coalition options available to the Union party in Germany's upcoming election necessitate potential negotiations with the SPD, regardless of election results; Scholz's strategy of demonizing Merz has shown limited effectiveness.
German Election: Limited Coalition Options Force Potential SPD-Union Talks
Following a heated final Bundestag debate, the limited coalition options available to the Union party in Germany's upcoming election necessitate potential negotiations with the SPD, regardless of election results; Scholz's strategy of demonizing Merz has shown limited effectiveness.
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68% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Debate Fails to Shift German Election Landscape
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz engaged in their first televised debate, showcasing contrasting views on migration, economic policies, and the handling of the current political climate. The debate failed to sway public opinion, leaving 30% of voters undecided.
Scholz and Merz Debate Fails to Shift German Election Landscape
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his conservative rival Friedrich Merz engaged in their first televised debate, showcasing contrasting views on migration, economic policies, and the handling of the current political climate. The debate failed to sway public opinion, leaving 30% of voters undecided.
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60% Bias Score
German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
German Fact-Check Debunks Misinformation on Asylum Seekers
A fact-check of two claims circulating on X reveals inaccuracies regarding the number of rejected asylum seekers in Germany: The claim that 304,000 rejected asylum seekers receive welfare is false (actual number of those with deportation orders is 202,880, with only 17,583 immediately deportable), a...
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40% Bias Score
Baerbock Addresses Rural Concerns in Jakobshagen Amidst Green Party's Struggle for Rural Votes
During a cold, dimly lit campaign event in Jakobshagen, Germany, Green Party candidate Annalena Baerbock addressed voters' concerns about rural infrastructure, renewable energy, and the rising AfD while emphasizing the need to modernize the debt brake and invest in infrastructure improvements.
Baerbock Addresses Rural Concerns in Jakobshagen Amidst Green Party's Struggle for Rural Votes
During a cold, dimly lit campaign event in Jakobshagen, Germany, Green Party candidate Annalena Baerbock addressed voters' concerns about rural infrastructure, renewable energy, and the rising AfD while emphasizing the need to modernize the debt brake and invest in infrastructure improvements.
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32% Bias Score
German Legal Scholars Propose Left-Wing Coalition to Counter Union-AfD Alliance on Migration
Legal scholars Meinel and Steinbeis, writing in "Verfassungsblog", argue that the Union's cooperation with the AfD on migration policy has destroyed the political center, advocating for a left-wing coalition of the SPD, Greens, and the Left party to counter this.
German Legal Scholars Propose Left-Wing Coalition to Counter Union-AfD Alliance on Migration
Legal scholars Meinel and Steinbeis, writing in "Verfassungsblog", argue that the Union's cooperation with the AfD on migration policy has destroyed the political center, advocating for a left-wing coalition of the SPD, Greens, and the Left party to counter this.
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56% Bias Score
German Apprentices Fired, Unicredit's Commerzbank Stake Raises Concerns
Two apprentices in southern Hesse were fired for unauthorized social media posts about their workplace; Unicredit's 28% stake in Commerzbank sparks concern among regional businesses; and the possibility of snow in parts of Hesse is also mentioned.
German Apprentices Fired, Unicredit's Commerzbank Stake Raises Concerns
Two apprentices in southern Hesse were fired for unauthorized social media posts about their workplace; Unicredit's 28% stake in Commerzbank sparks concern among regional businesses; and the possibility of snow in parts of Hesse is also mentioned.
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8% Bias Score
German Elections: Merz's AfD Alliance Shakes EU Stability
Germany's upcoming February 23rd elections are crucial for EU leadership, with frontrunner Friedrich Merz's potential alliance with the far-right AfD significantly altering the political landscape and impacting the EU's stability amid economic recession and geopolitical tensions.
German Elections: Merz's AfD Alliance Shakes EU Stability
Germany's upcoming February 23rd elections are crucial for EU leadership, with frontrunner Friedrich Merz's potential alliance with the far-right AfD significantly altering the political landscape and impacting the EU's stability amid economic recession and geopolitical tensions.
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48% Bias Score
German Election Debates Spark Conflicting Poll Results
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, televised debates between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (CDU), followed by Habeck (Grüne) and Weidel (AfD), are shaping public opinion. Conflicting polls show varied reactions, with one showing 41% wanting the FDP out of the Bundestag.
German Election Debates Spark Conflicting Poll Results
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, televised debates between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (CDU), followed by Habeck (Grüne) and Weidel (AfD), are shaping public opinion. Conflicting polls show varied reactions, with one showing 41% wanting the FDP out of the Bundestag.
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64% Bias Score