BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
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48% Bias Score
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
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48% Bias Score
Scholz's Failed Vote of Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strategically failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, triggering early elections on February 23rd after his coalition's collapse; the vote highlighted disagreements on economic policy and support for Ukraine.
Scholz's Failed Vote of Confidence Triggers Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strategically failed a vote of confidence in the Bundestag on December 16th, triggering early elections on February 23rd after his coalition's collapse; the vote highlighted disagreements on economic policy and support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
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64% Bias Score
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
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40% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
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48% Bias Score
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
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44% Bias Score
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
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44% Bias Score
German Government Collapses; Early Elections Scheduled
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's minority government will face early elections on February 23, 2024, amidst rising tensions with the CDU and a controversial Insa poll predicting various coalition scenarios.
German Government Collapses; Early Elections Scheduled
Following a no-confidence vote, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's minority government will face early elections on February 23, 2024, amidst rising tensions with the CDU and a controversial Insa poll predicting various coalition scenarios.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: Divided on Economics, United on Ukraine
Germany's upcoming elections see four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with similar positions on supporting Ukraine militarily but diverging sharply on economic policy, with SPD and Greens favoring state intervention while CDU/CSU and FDP pushing for tax cuts and fiscal responsibility.
German Election: Divided on Economics, United on Ukraine
Germany's upcoming elections see four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with similar positions on supporting Ukraine militarily but diverging sharply on economic policy, with SPD and Greens favoring state intervention while CDU/CSU and FDP pushing for tax cuts and fiscal responsibility.
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44% Bias Score
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
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60% Bias Score