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German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
German Coalition Talks: Agreement on Spending, Disagreements Remain
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government, agreeing on a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased military spending, despite disagreements on the "debt brake", migration, and climate policy.
Progress
44% Bias Score


Bavarian Debt Brake Reform Faces Uncertain Future"
Germany's federal debt brake relaxation faces a crucial test in Bavaria, requiring a two-thirds majority in the state parliament and a subsequent referendum. The ruling CSU needs to secure votes from either the Free Voters or the Greens, but strained relations hinder progress.
Bavarian Debt Brake Reform Faces Uncertain Future"
Germany's federal debt brake relaxation faces a crucial test in Bavaria, requiring a two-thirds majority in the state parliament and a subsequent referendum. The ruling CSU needs to secure votes from either the Free Voters or the Greens, but strained relations hinder progress.
Progress
48% Bias Score


Germany's Asylum Application Delays Reach 12 Months
Germany's asylum application processing time increased from 6.8 months in 2023 to 12 months in late 2024, causing hardship for applicants and contradicting statements by leading politician Friedrich Merz, who criticized asylum seekers without acknowledging these delays.
Germany's Asylum Application Delays Reach 12 Months
Germany's asylum application processing time increased from 6.8 months in 2023 to 12 months in late 2024, causing hardship for applicants and contradicting statements by leading politician Friedrich Merz, who criticized asylum seekers without acknowledging these delays.
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56% Bias Score


Post-Election Tensions Hamper German Coalition Talks
SPD chair Saskia Esken reported that negotiators with strong opinions from the recent election campaign are hindering coalition talks with the Union, creating friction and delaying progress on policy areas such as migration, although talks are ongoing and constructive.
Post-Election Tensions Hamper German Coalition Talks
SPD chair Saskia Esken reported that negotiators with strong opinions from the recent election campaign are hindering coalition talks with the Union, creating friction and delaying progress on policy areas such as migration, although talks are ongoing and constructive.
Progress
40% Bias Score


German Parliament Faces Power Struggle with AfD
The presidium of Germany's newly elected Bundestag will decide the date for its constituent session by March 25th, facing disputes over seating arrangements and committee assignments, especially with the AfD, now the second-largest faction, claiming key positions.
German Parliament Faces Power Struggle with AfD
The presidium of Germany's newly elected Bundestag will decide the date for its constituent session by March 25th, facing disputes over seating arrangements and committee assignments, especially with the AfD, now the second-largest faction, claiming key positions.
Progress
48% Bias Score


Germany's Fiscal Shift: Defense Spending, Infrastructure Investments, and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's new government announced a defense spending plan exempting funds above 1% of GDP from the debt brake, alongside a €500 billion infrastructure fund, also exempt, signaling a significant fiscal policy shift. This follows the EU's regulatory overhaul and a more business-friendly approach to C...
Germany's Fiscal Shift: Defense Spending, Infrastructure Investments, and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's new government announced a defense spending plan exempting funds above 1% of GDP from the debt brake, alongside a €500 billion infrastructure fund, also exempt, signaling a significant fiscal policy shift. This follows the EU's regulatory overhaul and a more business-friendly approach to C...
Progress
36% Bias Score

German Greens Condition Support for €500 Billion Fund on Climate Action
Germany's Green Party conditionally supports a €500 billion infrastructure fund and defense spending debt brake reform, demanding inclusion of climate protection and criticizing the Union and SPD for ignoring climate risks; negotiations are ongoing.

German Greens Condition Support for €500 Billion Fund on Climate Action
Germany's Green Party conditionally supports a €500 billion infrastructure fund and defense spending debt brake reform, demanding inclusion of climate protection and criticizing the Union and SPD for ignoring climate risks; negotiations are ongoing.
Progress
52% Bias Score

Germany Plans Special Fund, Debt Brake Exceptions
Germany's Union and SPD propose a large special fund for infrastructure and defense, bypassing parts of the debt brake to address immediate investment needs, while concerns remain about long-term financial sustainability and intergenerational equity.

Germany Plans Special Fund, Debt Brake Exceptions
Germany's Union and SPD propose a large special fund for infrastructure and defense, bypassing parts of the debt brake to address immediate investment needs, while concerns remain about long-term financial sustainability and intergenerational equity.
Progress
44% Bias Score

Bavarian Debt Brake Relaxation Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Political Discord
Bavaria's state parliament faces a critical vote on relaxing the debt brake, requiring a two-thirds majority which is currently unattainable without the support of the Free Voters and/or Greens. The CSU, needing these parties' votes, must address their concerns before the vote, with a subsequent pub...

Bavarian Debt Brake Relaxation Faces Uncertain Future Amidst Political Discord
Bavaria's state parliament faces a critical vote on relaxing the debt brake, requiring a two-thirds majority which is currently unattainable without the support of the Free Voters and/or Greens. The CSU, needing these parties' votes, must address their concerns before the vote, with a subsequent pub...
Progress
48% Bias Score

Germany's Fiscal Turnaround: Euro Surges, Borrowing Costs Rise
Germany's decision to bypass its constitutional budget deficit cap, enabling hundreds of billions of euros in new spending on defense and infrastructure, has sent the euro sharply higher against the dollar and increased German government borrowing costs, marking a historic shift in fiscal policy.

Germany's Fiscal Turnaround: Euro Surges, Borrowing Costs Rise
Germany's decision to bypass its constitutional budget deficit cap, enabling hundreds of billions of euros in new spending on defense and infrastructure, has sent the euro sharply higher against the dollar and increased German government borrowing costs, marking a historic shift in fiscal policy.
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56% Bias Score

Germany Lifts Debt Brake Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD agreed to lift the debt brake, allocating €500 billion over ten years for investments and infrastructure, marking a significant shift in post-war fiscal policy due to geopolitical tensions and potential trade conflicts.

Germany Lifts Debt Brake Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD agreed to lift the debt brake, allocating €500 billion over ten years for investments and infrastructure, marking a significant shift in post-war fiscal policy due to geopolitical tensions and potential trade conflicts.
Progress
44% Bias Score

German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.

German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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