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Merz Elected German Chancellor After Narrow Second-Ballot Victory
Following a surprising first-ballot defeat, Friedrich Merz was elected German Chancellor in a second ballot after a six-month period of political deadlock caused by the collapse of the previous coalition. The narrow victory, with a 12-vote margin, highlights divisions within the new Union-SPD coalit...
Merz Elected German Chancellor After Narrow Second-Ballot Victory
Following a surprising first-ballot defeat, Friedrich Merz was elected German Chancellor in a second ballot after a six-month period of political deadlock caused by the collapse of the previous coalition. The narrow victory, with a 12-vote margin, highlights divisions within the new Union-SPD coalit...
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60% Bias Score
Merz Confirmed as German Chancellor After Unprecedented Voting Crisis
Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor after a second parliamentary vote, following an initial failure to secure enough votes; this unprecedented event caused a political crisis and highlighted tensions within the governing coalition, with the AfD celebrating the setback.
Merz Confirmed as German Chancellor After Unprecedented Voting Crisis
Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor after a second parliamentary vote, following an initial failure to secure enough votes; this unprecedented event caused a political crisis and highlighted tensions within the governing coalition, with the AfD celebrating the setback.
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60% Bias Score
Germany to Eliminate 25 Government Positions to Reduce Bureaucracy
The new German government will eliminate 25 positions of commissioners, special envoys, and coordinators, including those for aerospace, migration agreements, and climate policy, to streamline its structure and reduce bureaucracy, effective immediately.
Germany to Eliminate 25 Government Positions to Reduce Bureaucracy
The new German government will eliminate 25 positions of commissioners, special envoys, and coordinators, including those for aerospace, migration agreements, and climate policy, to streamline its structure and reduce bureaucracy, effective immediately.
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48% 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
Schleswig-Holstein to Repay €763 Million in Emergency Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government will repay €763 million in emergency loans following a court ruling that deemed parts of its 2024 budget unconstitutional; the repayment will be offset by utilizing planned increases in borrowing capacity under the debt brake, while maintaining funding for Nor...
Schleswig-Holstein to Repay €763 Million in Emergency Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government will repay €763 million in emergency loans following a court ruling that deemed parts of its 2024 budget unconstitutional; the repayment will be offset by utilizing planned increases in borrowing capacity under the debt brake, while maintaining funding for Nor...
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36% Bias Score
Insa Poll Shows Shifting Popularity Among German Politicians
A new Insa opinion poll reveals shifting popularity among German politicians, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil gaining ground while CDU leader Friedrich Merz loses support just before Merz's expected election as Chancellor.
Insa Poll Shows Shifting Popularity Among German Politicians
A new Insa opinion poll reveals shifting popularity among German politicians, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil gaining ground while CDU leader Friedrich Merz loses support just before Merz's expected election as Chancellor.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.
Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's New Coalition: Security, Immigration, and Economic Policies
The new German CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, set to take office with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, plans to strengthen national security via AI-enhanced policing and stricter immigration policies, while simultaneously implementing tax cuts for the middle class and reviewing cannabis legalization...
Germany's New Coalition: Security, Immigration, and Economic Policies
The new German CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government, set to take office with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor, plans to strengthen national security via AI-enhanced policing and stricter immigration policies, while simultaneously implementing tax cuts for the middle class and reviewing cannabis legalization...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Cuts 25 Government Envoy Positions
The new German government will eliminate 25 positions—13 federal and 12 ministerial—of special envoys and coordinators to streamline the government and reduce bureaucracy, fulfilling a campaign promise.
Germany Cuts 25 Government Envoy Positions
The new German government will eliminate 25 positions—13 federal and 12 ministerial—of special envoys and coordinators to streamline the government and reduce bureaucracy, fulfilling a campaign promise.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Elected Chancellor: Saarland's Reactions Vary
Following the election of Friedrich Merz as Germany's new Chancellor, Saarland's Minister President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) emphasized economic growth and social justice as top priorities, while the AfD expressed concerns about the coalition's ability to govern effectively.
Merz Elected Chancellor: Saarland's Reactions Vary
Following the election of Friedrich Merz as Germany's new Chancellor, Saarland's Minister President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) emphasized economic growth and social justice as top priorities, while the AfD expressed concerns about the coalition's ability to govern effectively.
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32% Bias Score
AfD Member's Resignation Highlights Internal Turmoil Following Far-Right Classification
Following its classification by German domestic intelligence as a potential far-right extremist threat, the AfD faced internal turmoil when newly elected Bundestag member, Knodel, resigned; the event has sparked debate about the party's future and potential consequences for its members.
AfD Member's Resignation Highlights Internal Turmoil Following Far-Right Classification
Following its classification by German domestic intelligence as a potential far-right extremist threat, the AfD faced internal turmoil when newly elected Bundestag member, Knodel, resigned; the event has sparked debate about the party's future and potential consequences for its members.
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48% Bias Score
Potsdam Mayor Faces Recall Vote Amidst Mismanagement Accusations
Potsdam's Mayor Mike Schubert faces a recall vote on May 25th due to accusations of mismanagement from multiple city factions; a majority plus at least 25% of 144,000 eligible voters are needed for his removal.
Potsdam Mayor Faces Recall Vote Amidst Mismanagement Accusations
Potsdam's Mayor Mike Schubert faces a recall vote on May 25th due to accusations of mismanagement from multiple city factions; a majority plus at least 25% of 144,000 eligible voters are needed for his removal.
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48% Bias Score
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