Fact-Check: Alice Weidel's Claims in Discussion with Elon Musk
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, discussed Germany's issues with Elon Musk on X, making several factually inaccurate claims about nuclear energy, immigration, and crime rates, which were fact-checked and shown to be partially or entirely false.
Fact-Check: Alice Weidel's Claims in Discussion with Elon Musk
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the AfD, discussed Germany's issues with Elon Musk on X, making several factually inaccurate claims about nuclear energy, immigration, and crime rates, which were fact-checked and shown to be partially or entirely false.
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24% Bias Score
CDU's "2030 Agenda" Aims for Economic Growth Ahead of German Election
Facing stagnant poll numbers, CDU's Friedrich Merz unveiled a "2030 Agenda" for 2 percent economic growth, proposing tax cuts, labor market flexibility, and lower energy prices, drawing parallels to Schröder's "Agenda 2010" but facing criticism from labor unions.
CDU's "2030 Agenda" Aims for Economic Growth Ahead of German Election
Facing stagnant poll numbers, CDU's Friedrich Merz unveiled a "2030 Agenda" for 2 percent economic growth, proposing tax cuts, labor market flexibility, and lower energy prices, drawing parallels to Schröder's "Agenda 2010" but facing criticism from labor unions.
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44% Bias Score
German Officials Investigate Musk-Weidel X Interview for Campaign Finance Violations
Germany's Bundestag administration is investigating Elon Musk's planned interview with AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X for potential illegal campaign financing, prompted by concerns of algorithmic bias and hidden donations, with calls for transparency in platform algorithms.
German Officials Investigate Musk-Weidel X Interview for Campaign Finance Violations
Germany's Bundestag administration is investigating Elon Musk's planned interview with AfD chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X for potential illegal campaign financing, prompted by concerns of algorithmic bias and hidden donations, with calls for transparency in platform algorithms.
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40% Bias Score
German Green Party Replaces Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations
Six-and-a-half weeks before the German Bundestag election, Berlin-Pankow's Green Party replaced their parliamentary candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations; Schneider won the internal vote with 74.3% (269 votes), while Gelbhaar received 127 votes.
German Green Party Replaces Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations
Six-and-a-half weeks before the German Bundestag election, Berlin-Pankow's Green Party replaced their parliamentary candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations; Schneider won the internal vote with 74.3% (269 votes), while Gelbhaar received 127 votes.
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56% Bias Score
Frankfurt's Parties Gear Up for Compressed Federal Election Campaign
Starting Sunday, six weeks before the German federal election, parties in Frankfurt will begin putting up election posters and conducting campaigns; the Greens ordered 6600 posters for 3300 locations, the SPD plans 5000–7000, and the CDU aims for 10,000 posters across 5000 locations, facing challeng...
Frankfurt's Parties Gear Up for Compressed Federal Election Campaign
Starting Sunday, six weeks before the German federal election, parties in Frankfurt will begin putting up election posters and conducting campaigns; the Greens ordered 6600 posters for 3300 locations, the SPD plans 5000–7000, and the CDU aims for 10,000 posters across 5000 locations, facing challeng...
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12% Bias Score
German Voter Anxiety High Ahead of Bundestag Election
A YouGov poll reveals that 40% of eligible German voters feel worried or frustrated about the country's political future six weeks before the Bundestag election; the AfD gained two percentage points in the latest poll, reaching 21%.
German Voter Anxiety High Ahead of Bundestag Election
A YouGov poll reveals that 40% of eligible German voters feel worried or frustrated about the country's political future six weeks before the Bundestag election; the AfD gained two percentage points in the latest poll, reaching 21%.
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44% Bias Score
Musk-Weidel X Conversation: Misinformation and Missed Opportunities for AfD
Elon Musk's 70-minute conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, featuring factual inaccuracies and differing communication styles, aimed to connect with American and right-wing audiences rather than German voters, potentially hindering its political effectiveness for Weidel and AfD.
Musk-Weidel X Conversation: Misinformation and Missed Opportunities for AfD
Elon Musk's 70-minute conversation with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X, featuring factual inaccuracies and differing communication styles, aimed to connect with American and right-wing audiences rather than German voters, potentially hindering its political effectiveness for Weidel and AfD.
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40% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Support Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party has caused outrage among German political leaders and the media, boosting AfD's poll numbers above 20% and exposing hypocrisy among pro-business parties who previously praised Musk.
Musk's AfD Support Shakes German Politics
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's AfD party has caused outrage among German political leaders and the media, boosting AfD's poll numbers above 20% and exposing hypocrisy among pro-business parties who previously praised Musk.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's X Interview with AfD Candidate Sparks Election Interference Concerns
Elon Musk will host AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X on Thursday, sparking concerns about election interference in Germany. Musk's past support for right-wing parties and the AfD's current 21.5% poll standing fuel these anxieties, leading to investigations under German law and the EU's D...
Musk's X Interview with AfD Candidate Sparks Election Interference Concerns
Elon Musk will host AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel on X on Thursday, sparking concerns about election interference in Germany. Musk's past support for right-wing parties and the AfD's current 21.5% poll standing fuel these anxieties, leading to investigations under German law and the EU's D...
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56% Bias Score
Germany's 2025 Election: Potential Mail-in Ballot Delays
Germany's 2025 Bundestag election faces potential mail-in ballot delays due to late ballot printing, necessitating immediate applications; officials recommend early requests and faster return to ensure ballots arrive by the February 23rd deadline.
Germany's 2025 Election: Potential Mail-in Ballot Delays
Germany's 2025 Bundestag election faces potential mail-in ballot delays due to late ballot printing, necessitating immediate applications; officials recommend early requests and faster return to ensure ballots arrive by the February 23rd deadline.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement: Majority of Germans See Positive Impact on Party's Election Prospects
A YouGov poll shows 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's support for the AfD helped the party before the German Bundestag elections; leading German politicians criticized Musk's actions, while the AfD positively received his statements.
Musk's AfD Endorsement: Majority of Germans See Positive Impact on Party's Election Prospects
A YouGov poll shows 59% of Germans believe Elon Musk's support for the AfD helped the party before the German Bundestag elections; leading German politicians criticized Musk's actions, while the AfD positively received his statements.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
Musk's X Posts Alarm European Leaders Amidst German Election Concerns
Elon Musk's social media activity is alarming European leaders, with concerns focused on his potential influence on the upcoming German elections and the spread of disinformation across Europe. French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz are reportedly annoyed, while the UK Prime Minister a...
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48% Bias Score