German Nuclear Policy Decision Criticized Amidst Energy Crisis
Germany's Environment Minister Steffi Lemke testified that nuclear safety concerns and high economic costs influenced the 2022 decision against extending nuclear power plant lifespans, a decision criticized by the opposition for lacking objectivity and pragmatism, leading to an energy crisis. The in...
German Nuclear Policy Decision Criticized Amidst Energy Crisis
Germany's Environment Minister Steffi Lemke testified that nuclear safety concerns and high economic costs influenced the 2022 decision against extending nuclear power plant lifespans, a decision criticized by the opposition for lacking objectivity and pragmatism, leading to an energy crisis. The in...
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48% Bias Score
AfD Member Appointed to Saxon Secret Service Oversight Committee
The Saxon state parliament appointed an AfD member to a secret service oversight committee, granting access to sensitive information despite the party's classification as far-right extremist by the domestic intelligence agency, causing controversy and highlighting divisions within the ruling coaliti...
AfD Member Appointed to Saxon Secret Service Oversight Committee
The Saxon state parliament appointed an AfD member to a secret service oversight committee, granting access to sensitive information despite the party's classification as far-right extremist by the domestic intelligence agency, causing controversy and highlighting divisions within the ruling coaliti...
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60% Bias Score
Habeck's Capital Gains Tax Proposal Sparks Outrage in Germany
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, proposed taxing capital gains with social security contributions, sparking controversy due to concerns about impacting average savers. The Greens clarified the proposal targets high-income individuals with substantial capital gains, not aver...
Habeck's Capital Gains Tax Proposal Sparks Outrage in Germany
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, proposed taxing capital gains with social security contributions, sparking controversy due to concerns about impacting average savers. The Greens clarified the proposal targets high-income individuals with substantial capital gains, not aver...
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52% Bias Score
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
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56% Bias Score
SPD Urges Swift Constitutional Change for NRW Municipal Debt Relief
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow the federal government to help municipalities with high legacy debts, arguing that the current Bundestag offers a better chance of securing the necessary two-thirds majority than the next one.
SPD Urges Swift Constitutional Change for NRW Municipal Debt Relief
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow the federal government to help municipalities with high legacy debts, arguing that the current Bundestag offers a better chance of securing the necessary two-thirds majority than the next one.
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56% Bias Score
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
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60% Bias Score
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Political Influence
A Hamburg parliamentary committee investigating the Cum-Ex scandal concluded that allegations of political influence regarding Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank were unfounded, despite opposition claims; HSH Nordbank repaid €126 million in 2014 following an independent review.
Hamburg Cum-Ex Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Political Influence
A Hamburg parliamentary committee investigating the Cum-Ex scandal concluded that allegations of political influence regarding Warburg Bank and HSH Nordbank were unfounded, despite opposition claims; HSH Nordbank repaid €126 million in 2014 following an independent review.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Ukraine Aid Package: Election-Time Dispute
Germany's Green party pushes for a €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before the February 23rd election, facing opposition from Chancellor Scholz (SPD) due to budgetary constraints and concerns about public support for continued military spending.
Germany's Ukraine Aid Package: Election-Time Dispute
Germany's Green party pushes for a €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine before the February 23rd election, facing opposition from Chancellor Scholz (SPD) due to budgetary constraints and concerns about public support for continued military spending.
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48% Bias Score
Ott Calls for Online Platform Regulation and Green Steel Plan B
German SPD politician Thomas Ott criticizes the lack of regulation on online platforms, citing unchecked hate speech and violence, and calls for market share caps and a "Platform State Treaty"; he also criticizes the lack of a plan B for the transition to green steel in NRW if hydrogen technology fa...
Ott Calls for Online Platform Regulation and Green Steel Plan B
German SPD politician Thomas Ott criticizes the lack of regulation on online platforms, citing unchecked hate speech and violence, and calls for market share caps and a "Platform State Treaty"; he also criticizes the lack of a plan B for the transition to green steel in NRW if hydrogen technology fa...
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56% Bias Score
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
German Broadcasting Fee Hike Blocked by State Vetoes
The KEF recommends a €0.58 monthly increase to the German broadcasting fee, but this is blocked by at least two states due to a long-standing veto. Reforms aiming to simplify the system are uncertain and face legal challenges, with a potential increase necessary after two years.
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56% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel Poised for Power Amidst Party Divisions and Controversial Policies
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old AfD politician from West Germany, is poised to lead her party to become Germany's second-largest political force, securing over 20% of the vote in recent polls, despite the party's controversial nationalist platform and its internal conflicts.
AfD's Weidel Poised for Power Amidst Party Divisions and Controversial Policies
Alice Weidel, a 45-year-old AfD politician from West Germany, is poised to lead her party to become Germany's second-largest political force, securing over 20% of the vote in recent polls, despite the party's controversial nationalist platform and its internal conflicts.
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44% Bias Score