Scholz Leads SPD into German Election Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing low approval ratings, is leading the SPD into the Bundestag election; their platform focuses on social welfare, economic stimulus, and a strong response to international challenges, including Donald Trump's foreign policy and the war in Ukraine.
Scholz Leads SPD into German Election Amidst Low Approval Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, facing low approval ratings, is leading the SPD into the Bundestag election; their platform focuses on social welfare, economic stimulus, and a strong response to international challenges, including Donald Trump's foreign policy and the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, will run again for chancellor in the upcoming snap election on February 23rd, 2025, after his party confirmed his candidacy on January 11th.
Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, will run again for chancellor in the upcoming snap election on February 23rd, 2025, after his party confirmed his candidacy on January 11th.
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32% Bias Score
SPD Renominates Scholz for German Chancellorship
On January 11th, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) unanimously renominated Olaf Scholz as their chancellor candidate for the snap election on February 23rd, amidst low poll numbers (around 15%) and following the collapse of the governing coalition in November 2024. The convention, held in Berl...
SPD Renominates Scholz for German Chancellorship
On January 11th, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) unanimously renominated Olaf Scholz as their chancellor candidate for the snap election on February 23rd, amidst low poll numbers (around 15%) and following the collapse of the governing coalition in November 2024. The convention, held in Berl...
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40% Bias Score
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a LĆ¼neburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPĆ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a LĆ¼neburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPĆ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
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44% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
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64% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Serious Global Situation
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) officially nominated Olaf Scholz as their candidate for the February 23rd German elections. Scholz described the global situation as 'extremely serious', and outlined an SPD election program including tax cuts for 95% and increased taxes for the top 1%, increased su...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Serious Global Situation
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) officially nominated Olaf Scholz as their candidate for the February 23rd German elections. Scholz described the global situation as 'extremely serious', and outlined an SPD election program including tax cuts for 95% and increased taxes for the top 1%, increased su...
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52% Bias Score
Berlin's Bundestag Election Poster Campaign Begins
In Berlin, six weeks before the Bundestag election, five major parties began posting at least 120,000 campaign posters, with the CDU planning the most (40,000), reflecting the importance of traditional campaigning despite digitalization, and highlighting the urgency of a shortened posting period.
Berlin's Bundestag Election Poster Campaign Begins
In Berlin, six weeks before the Bundestag election, five major parties began posting at least 120,000 campaign posters, with the CDU planning the most (40,000), reflecting the importance of traditional campaigning despite digitalization, and highlighting the urgency of a shortened posting period.
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20% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate Amidst Protests and International Attention
Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old AfD leader, was unanimously chosen as the party's chancellor candidate at a Saxony congress; her platform includes border closures, Nord Stream reactivation, and dismantling wind turbines, while facing protests and significant international attention from Elon Musk's pr...
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate Amidst Protests and International Attention
Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old AfD leader, was unanimously chosen as the party's chancellor candidate at a Saxony congress; her platform includes border closures, Nord Stream reactivation, and dismantling wind turbines, while facing protests and significant international attention from Elon Musk's pr...
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60% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
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48% Bias Score
Scholz secures SPD candidacy despite internal debate
At the SPD party convention in Berlin, Olaf Scholz received overwhelming support to be the party's chancellor candidate for the upcoming election, despite previous internal debate and concerns regarding his suitability for the role, with only a small number of delegates expressing opposition.
Scholz secures SPD candidacy despite internal debate
At the SPD party convention in Berlin, Olaf Scholz received overwhelming support to be the party's chancellor candidate for the upcoming election, despite previous internal debate and concerns regarding his suitability for the role, with only a small number of delegates expressing opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Calls for Major Policy Shift in Germany
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called for significant policy changes in Germany after the upcoming Bundestag election, including adjustments to economic, labor market, migration, and security policies, aiming for improved economic sentiment by summer 2025; he also proposed closer collaborat...
Merz Calls for Major Policy Shift in Germany
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called for significant policy changes in Germany after the upcoming Bundestag election, including adjustments to economic, labor market, migration, and security policies, aiming for improved economic sentiment by summer 2025; he also proposed closer collaborat...
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44% Bias Score