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German Coalition Talks: Key Disagreements on Criminal Justice and Data Retention
During German coalition talks, the SPD advocated for decriminalizing fare evasion and limiting data retention, while the CDU/CSU opposed these measures, also disagreeing on maintaining the police commissioner's office and the 'Chancenaufenthalt' law, with final decisions pending.
German Coalition Talks: Key Disagreements on Criminal Justice and Data Retention
During German coalition talks, the SPD advocated for decriminalizing fare evasion and limiting data retention, while the CDU/CSU opposed these measures, also disagreeing on maintaining the police commissioner's office and the 'Chancenaufenthalt' law, with final decisions pending.
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44% Bias Score
Klöckner Elected Bundestag President Amid Controversy
On March 25, 2025, Julia Klöckner, a CDU politician and Merz confidante, became the fourth woman to be elected Bundestag President in Germany since 1949, raising concerns due to her past controversial statements and industry ties.
Klöckner Elected Bundestag President Amid Controversy
On March 25, 2025, Julia Klöckner, a CDU politician and Merz confidante, became the fourth woman to be elected Bundestag President in Germany since 1949, raising concerns due to her past controversial statements and industry ties.
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52% Bias Score
Kloeckner Elected President of German Bundestag
Julia Kloeckner of Germany's CDU party was elected President of the Bundestag on March 25th, 2025, succeeding Baerbel Bas, by a vote of 382 to 204, with 31 abstentions, signifying a CDU resurgence and potential shifts in parliamentary power dynamics.
Kloeckner Elected President of German Bundestag
Julia Kloeckner of Germany's CDU party was elected President of the Bundestag on March 25th, 2025, succeeding Baerbel Bas, by a vote of 382 to 204, with 31 abstentions, signifying a CDU resurgence and potential shifts in parliamentary power dynamics.
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52% Bias Score
Dispute over Hamburg Bürgerschaft's Alterspräsident Selection
A dispute arose in Hamburg's Bürgerschaft before its inaugural session, where the AfD challenges the selection of CDU's Ralf Niedmers as Alterspräsident based on seniority of service rather than age, as dictated by a recent amendment to the rules of procedure, contradicting decades-long practice.
Dispute over Hamburg Bürgerschaft's Alterspräsident Selection
A dispute arose in Hamburg's Bürgerschaft before its inaugural session, where the AfD challenges the selection of CDU's Ralf Niedmers as Alterspräsident based on seniority of service rather than age, as dictated by a recent amendment to the rules of procedure, contradicting decades-long practice.
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Parliament Dispute over Inaugural Session Presidency
A dispute has arisen in the Hamburg Parliament over who should preside over its inaugural session; the rules designate the longest-serving member, Ralf Niedmers (CDU), despite a challenge from the AfD citing the oldest member principle.
Hamburg Parliament Dispute over Inaugural Session Presidency
A dispute has arisen in the Hamburg Parliament over who should preside over its inaugural session; the rules designate the longest-serving member, Ralf Niedmers (CDU), despite a challenge from the AfD citing the oldest member principle.
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44% Bias Score
Difficult Coalition Talks in Germany: Disagreements on Debt Brake, Migration, and Taxes
Coalition talks between Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are strained due to disagreements on the debt brake reform, migration policy, and tax policies, with the SPD pushing for higher taxes on the wealthy while the CDU/CSU advocates for tax cuts. Public opinion polls show the AfD gaining ground on the Uni...
Difficult Coalition Talks in Germany: Disagreements on Debt Brake, Migration, and Taxes
Coalition talks between Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are strained due to disagreements on the debt brake reform, migration policy, and tax policies, with the SPD pushing for higher taxes on the wealthy while the CDU/CSU advocates for tax cuts. Public opinion polls show the AfD gaining ground on the Uni...
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56% Bias Score
SPD Demands Resignation of NRW Justice Minister Amidst Staffing Crisis
The SPD opposition in North Rhine-Westphalia demanded Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach's resignation due to over 2,200 unfilled positions in the justice system, leading to 255,000 unresolved investigations and 27,000 unexecuted arrest warrants in 2022.
SPD Demands Resignation of NRW Justice Minister Amidst Staffing Crisis
The SPD opposition in North Rhine-Westphalia demanded Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach's resignation due to over 2,200 unfilled positions in the justice system, leading to 255,000 unresolved investigations and 27,000 unexecuted arrest warrants in 2022.
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40% Bias Score
Klöckner Elected Bundestag President with Record-Low Approval
Julia Klöckner, a CDU politician, was elected President of the German Bundestag with 62% of the vote—the lowest ever—on October 26, 2024, succeeding Bärbel Bas and highlighting concerns about voter confidence and political polarization.
Klöckner Elected Bundestag President with Record-Low Approval
Julia Klöckner, a CDU politician, was elected President of the German Bundestag with 62% of the vote—the lowest ever—on October 26, 2024, succeeding Bärbel Bas and highlighting concerns about voter confidence and political polarization.
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44% Bias Score
Gysi Criticizes German Reunification, Proposes Cross-Party Commission
Gregor Gysi, in his address to the Bundestag, criticized the West German government's handling of reunification, highlighting the East's advancements in gender equality and advocating for a more balanced historical perspective. He proposed a cross-party commission to address various policy issues an...
Gysi Criticizes German Reunification, Proposes Cross-Party Commission
Gregor Gysi, in his address to the Bundestag, criticized the West German government's handling of reunification, highlighting the East's advancements in gender equality and advocating for a more balanced historical perspective. He proposed a cross-party commission to address various policy issues an...
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36% Bias Score
Frankfurt Greens Launch 2026 Election Campaign with Focus on Collaborative Governance
The Frankfurt Greens, aiming to regain their top position in the 2026 municipal election, held a meeting emphasizing collaborative program development and criticizing the CDU's governance, highlighting successful projects and contrasting them with shortcomings in education and immigration services.
Frankfurt Greens Launch 2026 Election Campaign with Focus on Collaborative Governance
The Frankfurt Greens, aiming to regain their top position in the 2026 municipal election, held a meeting emphasizing collaborative program development and criticizing the CDU's governance, highlighting successful projects and contrasting them with shortcomings in education and immigration services.
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52% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks Stalled Amidst Disagreements on Key Policies
Negotiations to form a new German government are facing significant hurdles due to disagreements on taxes, social policy, immigration, and abortion; failure to form a government could have severe consequences for Germany and Europe, potentially leading to the rise of the AfD.
German Coalition Talks Stalled Amidst Disagreements on Key Policies
Negotiations to form a new German government are facing significant hurdles due to disagreements on taxes, social policy, immigration, and abortion; failure to form a government could have severe consequences for Germany and Europe, potentially leading to the rise of the AfD.
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48% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks: Progress and Remaining Disputes
The first phase of Union and SPD coalition negotiations is concluding, with agreements on state modernization and infrastructure protection, but disagreements remain on taxes, social policy, and migration. The 19-person committee will address remaining differences before a potential government forma...
German Coalition Talks: Progress and Remaining Disputes
The first phase of Union and SPD coalition negotiations is concluding, with agreements on state modernization and infrastructure protection, but disagreements remain on taxes, social policy, and migration. The 19-person committee will address remaining differences before a potential government forma...
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44% Bias Score
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