German Protests Erupt Over Merz's Collaboration with Far-Right AfD
Following two contentious parliamentary votes, tens of thousands of Germans protested nationwide against CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party, breaking a post-WWII taboo and sparking widespread condemnation.
German Protests Erupt Over Merz's Collaboration with Far-Right AfD
Following two contentious parliamentary votes, tens of thousands of Germans protested nationwide against CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party, breaking a post-WWII taboo and sparking widespread condemnation.
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40% Bias Score
AfD Rally in Neu-Isenburg: Weidel's Confident Campaign Amidst Protests
Alice Weidel's AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, attracted thousands despite large-scale protests, demonstrating the party's confidence after recent political successes and outlining their plans for significant policy changes upon assuming power.
AfD Rally in Neu-Isenburg: Weidel's Confident Campaign Amidst Protests
Alice Weidel's AfD rally in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, attracted thousands despite large-scale protests, demonstrating the party's confidence after recent political successes and outlining their plans for significant policy changes upon assuming power.
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60% Bias Score
Merkel Slams CDU Leader for AfD Collaboration
Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party to pass an anti-immigration motion, creating a major rift within the conservative party ahead of the February 23rd federal election, amid rising public concern over immigratio...
Merkel Slams CDU Leader for AfD Collaboration
Germany's former Chancellor Angela Merkel condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz for collaborating with the far-right AfD party to pass an anti-immigration motion, creating a major rift within the conservative party ahead of the February 23rd federal election, amid rising public concern over immigratio...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Refugee Policy Amidst Public Support and EU Concerns
Germany's CDU/CSU opposition passed a stricter refugee policy plan on January 29th, 2025, with support from the AfD, despite opposition from the governing coalition and concerns about EU law compliance; a survey shows strong public support for the plan's stricter border controls and asylum applicati...
Germany Tightens Refugee Policy Amidst Public Support and EU Concerns
Germany's CDU/CSU opposition passed a stricter refugee policy plan on January 29th, 2025, with support from the AfD, despite opposition from the governing coalition and concerns about EU law compliance; a survey shows strong public support for the plan's stricter border controls and asylum applicati...
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44% Bias Score
Merkel's Opposition to Merz Shakes Germany's CDU
Four weeks before the German Bundestag elections, former Chancellor Angela Merkel openly opposed CDU's Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, sparking concerns about internal party division and potential impact on election results, as reported by multiple German newspapers.
Merkel's Opposition to Merz Shakes Germany's CDU
Four weeks before the German Bundestag elections, former Chancellor Angela Merkel openly opposed CDU's Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, sparking concerns about internal party division and potential impact on election results, as reported by multiple German newspapers.
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48% Bias Score
Fact Check: Misleading Claims on Asylum Seekers in Germany Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Germany's parliamentary elections on February 23, 2025, misleading claims on social media about asylum seekers are being fact-checked; one claims 304,000 rejected asylum seekers with deportation orders continue receiving support, while another claims only 0.5% of Syrians received asylum, bo...
Fact Check: Misleading Claims on Asylum Seekers in Germany Ahead of Elections
Ahead of Germany's parliamentary elections on February 23, 2025, misleading claims on social media about asylum seekers are being fact-checked; one claims 304,000 rejected asylum seekers with deportation orders continue receiving support, while another claims only 0.5% of Syrians received asylum, bo...
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56% Bias Score
German Election: Public Support for Climate Action and Social Justice Ignored Amidst Far-Right Rise
Germany's upcoming election is characterized by political inaction on key issues despite widespread public support for climate protection, social justice, and wealth redistribution, fueling the rise of far-right populism and a sense of powerlessness among progressive citizens.
German Election: Public Support for Climate Action and Social Justice Ignored Amidst Far-Right Rise
Germany's upcoming election is characterized by political inaction on key issues despite widespread public support for climate protection, social justice, and wealth redistribution, fueling the rise of far-right populism and a sense of powerlessness among progressive citizens.
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56% Bias Score
German Elections Threatened by Disinformation Campaign
Germany's Foreign Ministry has identified over 50,000 fake social media accounts linked to the Doppelgänger group, spreading disinformation before the upcoming elections, with politicians warning of Russian interference and urging stronger defenses and public awareness.
German Elections Threatened by Disinformation Campaign
Germany's Foreign Ministry has identified over 50,000 fake social media accounts linked to the Doppelgänger group, spreading disinformation before the upcoming elections, with politicians warning of Russian interference and urging stronger defenses and public awareness.
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36% Bias Score
German Migration Policy Fuels Political Crisis Ahead of Bundestag Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, the Union's proposed stricter migration laws, supported by the AfD, are causing major political divisions. The FDP is delaying a vote, while the SPD and Greens express concerns about future collaborations. Thousands protested against the Union and...
German Migration Policy Fuels Political Crisis Ahead of Bundestag Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, the Union's proposed stricter migration laws, supported by the AfD, are causing major political divisions. The FDP is delaying a vote, while the SPD and Greens express concerns about future collaborations. Thousands protested against the Union and...
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52% Bias Score
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat Despite Disinformation Concerns
Despite concerns about potential foreign interference, particularly from Russia, German election security officials state that the February 23rd parliamentary elections are not currently at risk due to active monitoring and a paper-based voting system that mitigates the risk of electronic manipulati...
German Election Security: No Imminent Threat Despite Disinformation Concerns
Despite concerns about potential foreign interference, particularly from Russia, German election security officials state that the February 23rd parliamentary elections are not currently at risk due to active monitoring and a paper-based voting system that mitigates the risk of electronic manipulati...
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36% Bias Score
German Voters Express Widespread Discontent Ahead of Bundestag Election
The rheingold Wahlstudie 2025 reveals widespread voter dissatisfaction in Germany, characterized by disappointment, hopelessness, and anger across party lines, fueled by economic woes, migration's impact, and a perceived lack of decisive leadership. The study suggests a shift towards more conservati...
German Voters Express Widespread Discontent Ahead of Bundestag Election
The rheingold Wahlstudie 2025 reveals widespread voter dissatisfaction in Germany, characterized by disappointment, hopelessness, and anger across party lines, fueled by economic woes, migration's impact, and a perceived lack of decisive leadership. The study suggests a shift towards more conservati...
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60% Bias Score
German First-Time Voters Show High Uncertainty, Stress Levels Ahead of Bundestag Election
A new report from the Institute for Generational Studies reveals that first-time voters in Germany's upcoming Bundestag elections (February 23rd) are characterized by high levels of uncertainty, stress, and fear of economic decline, with social media playing a crucial role in their political engagem...
German First-Time Voters Show High Uncertainty, Stress Levels Ahead of Bundestag Election
A new report from the Institute for Generational Studies reveals that first-time voters in Germany's upcoming Bundestag elections (February 23rd) are characterized by high levels of uncertainty, stress, and fear of economic decline, with social media playing a crucial role in their political engagem...
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52% Bias Score