Cyberattack Fears High Ahead of German Election
A Microsoft-commissioned Civey poll reveals that 68% of 5,000 surveyed German voters fear cyberattacks and AI-driven disinformation will manipulate the upcoming Bundestag election, mirroring concerns among political and business leaders; ransomware attacks have nearly tripled year-on-year.
Cyberattack Fears High Ahead of German Election
A Microsoft-commissioned Civey poll reveals that 68% of 5,000 surveyed German voters fear cyberattacks and AI-driven disinformation will manipulate the upcoming Bundestag election, mirroring concerns among political and business leaders; ransomware attacks have nearly tripled year-on-year.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's New Electoral Law Caps Bundestag at 630 Seats
Germany's reformed electoral law, effective in the next Bundestag election, limits the parliament's size to 630 seats, eliminating surplus mandates and tying seat allocation directly to second vote results. This reform, approved by the Constitutional Court, aims to reduce the parliament's size and i...
Germany's New Electoral Law Caps Bundestag at 630 Seats
Germany's reformed electoral law, effective in the next Bundestag election, limits the parliament's size to 630 seats, eliminating surplus mandates and tying seat allocation directly to second vote results. This reform, approved by the Constitutional Court, aims to reduce the parliament's size and i...
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60% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor, Outlines Contentious Policy Agenda
Alice Weidel, AfD's chairwoman, officially launched her candidacy for Chancellor, outlining plans to reverse Germany's energy policies, cut taxes, and restrict abortion access, despite facing coalition rejections from other parties.
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellor, Outlines Contentious Policy Agenda
Alice Weidel, AfD's chairwoman, officially launched her candidacy for Chancellor, outlining plans to reverse Germany's energy policies, cut taxes, and restrict abortion access, despite facing coalition rejections from other parties.
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52% Bias Score
Bosbach's "Zeit für Mut" Critiques Germany's Ampel Coalition
Caroline Bosbach's new book, "Zeit für Mut," published in October 2023, strongly criticizes Germany's three-year Ampel coalition government, accusing it of ideological policies detrimental to the country and advocating for a focus on economic performance, technology openness, and controlled immigrat...
Bosbach's "Zeit für Mut" Critiques Germany's Ampel Coalition
Caroline Bosbach's new book, "Zeit für Mut," published in October 2023, strongly criticizes Germany's three-year Ampel coalition government, accusing it of ideological policies detrimental to the country and advocating for a focus on economic performance, technology openness, and controlled immigrat...
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60% Bias Score
SPD Holds "Victory Conference" Amidst Polling Slump and Rising Far-Right Influence
Ahead of snap elections, Germany's SPD held a "victory conference" in Berlin, facing protests and trailing in polls behind CDU and AfD; leaders vowed to champion workers' rights, challenge conservative policies, and protect German businesses amidst economic hardship.
SPD Holds "Victory Conference" Amidst Polling Slump and Rising Far-Right Influence
Ahead of snap elections, Germany's SPD held a "victory conference" in Berlin, facing protests and trailing in polls behind CDU and AfD; leaders vowed to champion workers' rights, challenge conservative policies, and protect German businesses amidst economic hardship.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
Scholz Launches SPD Election Campaign Amidst Low Poll Ratings
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launched the SPD's Bundestag election campaign on January 5th, 2024, criticizing political opponents and outlining key policy proposals including a new 100 billion euro Deutschlandfonds, while facing low poll ratings and internal party dissent.
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52% Bias Score
\"German Election: Widespread Fear of Cyberattacks and Disinformation\
\"A Microsoft-commissioned survey reveals that over two-thirds of Germans fear manipulation of the upcoming Bundestag election through cyberattacks and AI-driven disinformation campaigns; this concern is shared by decision-makers in politics, administration, and critical infrastructure, with the num...
\"German Election: Widespread Fear of Cyberattacks and Disinformation\
\"A Microsoft-commissioned survey reveals that over two-thirds of Germans fear manipulation of the upcoming Bundestag election through cyberattacks and AI-driven disinformation campaigns; this concern is shared by decision-makers in politics, administration, and critical infrastructure, with the num...
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28% Bias Score
Scholz Calls February 2024 German Elections Crucial for the Nation's Future
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming February 2024 elections, warning of severe consequences if mistakes are made, as the SPD aims to overcome recent poll setbacks amidst a changing political landscape and the FDP's alleged plot to undermine the coalit...
Scholz Calls February 2024 German Elections Crucial for the Nation's Future
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming February 2024 elections, warning of severe consequences if mistakes are made, as the SPD aims to overcome recent poll setbacks amidst a changing political landscape and the FDP's alleged plot to undermine the coalit...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Election: Diverse Candidates, Varied Approaches
Germany's upcoming election features candidates with diverse backgrounds: incumbent Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU) with private sector experience, Robert Habeck (Greens) known for clear communication, Alice Weidel (AfD) with far-right views, Christian Lindner (FDP) with social media presenc...
Germany Election: Diverse Candidates, Varied Approaches
Germany's upcoming election features candidates with diverse backgrounds: incumbent Olaf Scholz (SPD), Friedrich Merz (CDU) with private sector experience, Robert Habeck (Greens) known for clear communication, Alice Weidel (AfD) with far-right views, Christian Lindner (FDP) with social media presenc...
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60% Bias Score
Habeck Employs Offensive Language During Campaign Rally
During a campaign rally in southern Germany, Robert Habeck responded to hecklers with highly offensive and vulgar language, a sharp contrast to his previous approach, drawing both condemnation and attention.
Habeck Employs Offensive Language During Campaign Rally
During a campaign rally in southern Germany, Robert Habeck responded to hecklers with highly offensive and vulgar language, a sharp contrast to his previous approach, drawing both condemnation and attention.
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56% Bias Score
Brantner Questions Lindner's Denial of "D-Day" Paper, Exposing Deep Mistrust in Collapsed German Coalition
Grünen-Co-Chefin Franziska Brantner questions FDP-Chef Christian Lindner's denial of knowledge about the "D-Day" paper, revealing a deep mistrust within the collapsed German coalition. The paper, outlining the FDP's strategy for leaving the coalition, contradicts Lindner's public statements, highlig...
Brantner Questions Lindner's Denial of "D-Day" Paper, Exposing Deep Mistrust in Collapsed German Coalition
Grünen-Co-Chefin Franziska Brantner questions FDP-Chef Christian Lindner's denial of knowledge about the "D-Day" paper, revealing a deep mistrust within the collapsed German coalition. The paper, outlining the FDP's strategy for leaving the coalition, contradicts Lindner's public statements, highlig...
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44% Bias Score
FDP Defends Exit from German Coalition Amidst Fiscal Policy Dispute
Following the collapse of Germany's traffic light coalition on November 6th, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern FDP chairman René Domke defended the party's actions, citing disagreements over fiscal policy as the primary cause. The FDP, maintaining its stance against new debt and tax increases, viewed the coali...
FDP Defends Exit from German Coalition Amidst Fiscal Policy Dispute
Following the collapse of Germany's traffic light coalition on November 6th, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern FDP chairman René Domke defended the party's actions, citing disagreements over fiscal policy as the primary cause. The FDP, maintaining its stance against new debt and tax increases, viewed the coali...
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44% Bias Score