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German Public Distrust in Government Reaches Record High
A recent survey reveals that 73 percent of German citizens believe the state is overwhelmed, marking a record low in public confidence, particularly concerning asylum policy, social security, and education.
German Public Distrust in Government Reaches Record High
A recent survey reveals that 73 percent of German citizens believe the state is overwhelmed, marking a record low in public confidence, particularly concerning asylum policy, social security, and education.
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32% Bias Score
Siemens Energy Repays German Government Guarantee
Siemens Energy repaid an 11 billion euro government guarantee, replacing it with a 9 billion euro private guarantee from 23 banks, marking improved financial health and enabling future dividend payouts starting in fiscal year 2027.
Siemens Energy Repays German Government Guarantee
Siemens Energy repaid an 11 billion euro government guarantee, replacing it with a 9 billion euro private guarantee from 23 banks, marking improved financial health and enabling future dividend payouts starting in fiscal year 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Elected Chancellor After Historic First-Round Defeat
Friedrich Merz, despite leading a coalition with a comfortable parliamentary majority, failed to secure election as German Chancellor in the first round of voting—a historical first—due to internal party divisions and concerns over his leadership style and cabinet appointments, ultimately winning in...
Merz Elected Chancellor After Historic First-Round Defeat
Friedrich Merz, despite leading a coalition with a comfortable parliamentary majority, failed to secure election as German Chancellor in the first round of voting—a historical first—due to internal party divisions and concerns over his leadership style and cabinet appointments, ultimately winning in...
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40% Bias Score
German Chancellorship: Power, Election, and Term Limits
The German Chancellor, the most powerful political figure in Germany, is elected by the Bundestag for a four-year term, setting national policy and representing Germany internationally; Angela Merkel served for 16 years.
German Chancellorship: Power, Election, and Term Limits
The German Chancellor, the most powerful political figure in Germany, is elected by the Bundestag for a four-year term, setting national policy and representing Germany internationally; Angela Merkel served for 16 years.
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4% Bias Score
Germany Forms Narrow Black-Red Coalition Government
Ten weeks post-election, Germany's new black-red coalition government, a slim majority of 52 percent of Bundestag seats, is formed, electing Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, focusing on economic recovery, migration control, fiscal responsibility, and redefining Germany's global role.
Germany Forms Narrow Black-Red Coalition Government
Ten weeks post-election, Germany's new black-red coalition government, a slim majority of 52 percent of Bundestag seats, is formed, electing Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, focusing on economic recovery, migration control, fiscal responsibility, and redefining Germany's global role.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's New Coalition Government to Begin May 6th
Germany's new coalition government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, will officially begin on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as vice-chancellor and finance minister; the outgoing chancellor's last act was a 3.74% pension increase effective July 1st.
Germany's New Coalition Government to Begin May 6th
Germany's new coalition government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, will officially begin on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as vice-chancellor and finance minister; the outgoing chancellor's last act was a 3.74% pension increase effective July 1st.
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24% Bias Score
Greens Demand Special Session to Elect Constitutional Judges
The German Green Party demanded a special parliamentary session this week to elect three constitutional judges after a previous attempt failed due to a lack of majority support, highlighting concerns about the court's functionality and the government's legitimacy.
Greens Demand Special Session to Elect Constitutional Judges
The German Green Party demanded a special parliamentary session this week to elect three constitutional judges after a previous attempt failed due to a lack of majority support, highlighting concerns about the court's functionality and the government's legitimacy.
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48% Bias Score
East German Businesses Doubt Government's Growth Policies
A survey of 1,500 East German companies reveals that 58.2% doubt the new government's ability to boost economic growth, citing bureaucracy and high energy prices as major concerns; the study, conducted by Civey for "Deutschland – Land der Ideen" and Deutsche Kreditbank AG, highlights a significant c...
East German Businesses Doubt Government's Growth Policies
A survey of 1,500 East German companies reveals that 58.2% doubt the new government's ability to boost economic growth, citing bureaucracy and high energy prices as major concerns; the study, conducted by Civey for "Deutschland – Land der Ideen" and Deutsche Kreditbank AG, highlights a significant c...
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44% Bias Score
German Government Restructures, Eliminates 25 Positions
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz eliminated 25 government representatives and coordinators, including the Special Envoy for Migration Agreements and the Coordinator for Goods Transport and Logistics, during its first cabinet meeting; a new Digitalization and State Modernizati...
German Government Restructures, Eliminates 25 Positions
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz eliminated 25 government representatives and coordinators, including the Special Envoy for Migration Agreements and the Coordinator for Goods Transport and Logistics, during its first cabinet meeting; a new Digitalization and State Modernizati...
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44% Bias Score
Merz Set to Become German Chancellor as New Coalition Government Forms
Following Germany's February 23rd snap election, a new coalition government led by Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) and including the SPD is set to take office, with Merz's election as Chancellor expected on Tuesday, after a signed coalition agreement and the announcement of key cabinet positions.
Merz Set to Become German Chancellor as New Coalition Government Forms
Following Germany's February 23rd snap election, a new coalition government led by Friedrich Merz (CDU/CSU) and including the SPD is set to take office, with Merz's election as Chancellor expected on Tuesday, after a signed coalition agreement and the announcement of key cabinet positions.
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44% Bias Score
SPD Announces New Government Team with Increased Female Representation
Following internal discussions, the SPD announced its new government team, featuring Boris Pistorius as Defense Minister, Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister, Verena Hubertz as Construction Minister, and a significant increase in the number of women in ministerial positions, reflecting a commitment to gend...
SPD Announces New Government Team with Increased Female Representation
Following internal discussions, the SPD announced its new government team, featuring Boris Pistorius as Defense Minister, Bärbel Bas as Labor Minister, Verena Hubertz as Construction Minister, and a significant increase in the number of women in ministerial positions, reflecting a commitment to gend...
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52% Bias Score
Scholz's Cabinet Holds Final Meeting Before Government Transition
The German cabinet held its final meeting under Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, approving a 3.74 percent pension increase before the incoming CDU-led government under Friedrich Merz takes office on Tuesday.
Scholz's Cabinet Holds Final Meeting Before Government Transition
The German cabinet held its final meeting under Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, approving a 3.74 percent pension increase before the incoming CDU-led government under Friedrich Merz takes office on Tuesday.
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40% Bias Score
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