FDP's Election Struggle Threatens Party's Survival
The FDP's German election campaign is struggling, facing criticism for past coalition decisions and struggling to garner support amidst a polarized political climate; its survival in the Bundestag is uncertain, posing a significant challenge to its leader, Christian Lindner.
FDP's Election Struggle Threatens Party's Survival
The FDP's German election campaign is struggling, facing criticism for past coalition decisions and struggling to garner support amidst a polarized political climate; its survival in the Bundestag is uncertain, posing a significant challenge to its leader, Christian Lindner.
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56% Bias Score
AI-powered Disinformation Threatens German Elections
Russian-backed disinformation campaigns are using AI-generated fake news websites to interfere in the upcoming German elections on February 23rd, spreading false claims about politicians and sowing discord, mirroring similar tactics used in other countries.
AI-powered Disinformation Threatens German Elections
Russian-backed disinformation campaigns are using AI-generated fake news websites to interfere in the upcoming German elections on February 23rd, spreading false claims about politicians and sowing discord, mirroring similar tactics used in other countries.
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56% Bias Score
Massive Munich Protest Underscores German Election Concerns
Hundreds of thousands protested in Munich against the AfD two weeks before the German federal election, expressing concerns about democracy and migration policy, particularly regarding the Union parties' actions in parliament and their concessions to the AfD.
Massive Munich Protest Underscores German Election Concerns
Hundreds of thousands protested in Munich against the AfD two weeks before the German federal election, expressing concerns about democracy and migration policy, particularly regarding the Union parties' actions in parliament and their concessions to the AfD.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Clash in First German Election Debate
Two weeks before the German election, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and Union's Merz (CDU) will have their first televised debate on February 12th, on ARD and ZDF, focusing on economic issues, migration, and the Ukraine conflict, with Merz currently leading in polls.
Scholz and Merz Clash in First German Election Debate
Two weeks before the German election, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and Union's Merz (CDU) will have their first televised debate on February 12th, on ARD and ZDF, focusing on economic issues, migration, and the Ukraine conflict, with Merz currently leading in polls.
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40% Bias Score
Massive German Protests Against Far-Right AfD Before Elections
Over 200,000 people protested in Munich against the far-right AfD party, currently second in polls before Germany's February 23rd elections, amid similar large protests nationwide reflecting concerns over the party's anti-immigration and other controversial policies.
Massive German Protests Against Far-Right AfD Before Elections
Over 200,000 people protested in Munich against the far-right AfD party, currently second in polls before Germany's February 23rd elections, amid similar large protests nationwide reflecting concerns over the party's anti-immigration and other controversial policies.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Merz Leads Amidst Economic Crisis and Far-Right Rise
On February 23rd, Germans will elect their next parliament, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU leading polls amidst economic downturn, rising far-right influence (AfD), and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Five candidates compete for Chancellor.
Germany's Election: Merz Leads Amidst Economic Crisis and Far-Right Rise
On February 23rd, Germans will elect their next parliament, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU leading polls amidst economic downturn, rising far-right influence (AfD), and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Five candidates compete for Chancellor.
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48% Bias Score
Bavaria Starts Mail-in Ballot Distribution for Upcoming Election
Bavarian municipalities began distributing mail-in ballots for the upcoming election on February 6th, 2024, with some starting the previous week; voters can mail or personally submit ballots to their municipality by 6 PM on February 23rd, 2024, for secure storage until election night counting.
Bavaria Starts Mail-in Ballot Distribution for Upcoming Election
Bavarian municipalities began distributing mail-in ballots for the upcoming election on February 6th, 2024, with some starting the previous week; voters can mail or personally submit ballots to their municipality by 6 PM on February 23rd, 2024, for secure storage until election night counting.
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32% Bias Score
AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Over 100 AI-generated fake news websites, linked to Russia, are spreading disinformation about German politicians to influence the February 23rd elections, aiming to sow discord and undermine trust in the democratic process.
AI-Generated Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Over 100 AI-generated fake news websites, linked to Russia, are spreading disinformation about German politicians to influence the February 23rd elections, aiming to sow discord and undermine trust in the democratic process.
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36% Bias Score
Merz's Controversial AfD Alliance Shakes German Election
Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for Germany's chancellorship, attempted to pass stricter migration laws using votes from the far-right AfD party, a move condemned by Angela Merkel, altering the political landscape before Germany's upcoming snap election.
Merz's Controversial AfD Alliance Shakes German Election
Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for Germany's chancellorship, attempted to pass stricter migration laws using votes from the far-right AfD party, a move condemned by Angela Merkel, altering the political landscape before Germany's upcoming snap election.
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48% Bias Score
Massive Anti-AfD Protest in Munich Ahead of German Elections
Over 200,000 people protested in Munich against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on February 22, 2024, before Germany's general elections, reflecting widespread public concern over the party's growing influence and fueled by its anti-immigration stance.
Massive Anti-AfD Protest in Munich Ahead of German Elections
Over 200,000 people protested in Munich against the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party on February 22, 2024, before Germany's general elections, reflecting widespread public concern over the party's growing influence and fueled by its anti-immigration stance.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz-Merz Debate Amid AfD Controversy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debates CDU's Friedrich Merz in a crucial election debate amid mass protests against Merz's cooperation with the far-right AfD, impacting the February 23rd elections.
Scholz-Merz Debate Amid AfD Controversy
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz debates CDU's Friedrich Merz in a crucial election debate amid mass protests against Merz's cooperation with the far-right AfD, impacting the February 23rd elections.
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44% Bias Score
German Left Party Proposes Sweeping Tax Plan Targeting Billionaires
Germany's Left Party unveiled a five-point tax plan two weeks before national elections, aiming to halve billionaires' wealth in a decade through a wealth tax, one-time levy on the richest, higher inheritance and income taxes, and a sliding scale for capital gains taxes; the party's chances of imple...
German Left Party Proposes Sweeping Tax Plan Targeting Billionaires
Germany's Left Party unveiled a five-point tax plan two weeks before national elections, aiming to halve billionaires' wealth in a decade through a wealth tax, one-time levy on the richest, higher inheritance and income taxes, and a sliding scale for capital gains taxes; the party's chances of imple...
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36% Bias Score