Improved CDU-CSU Relations Following Policy Shifts
Following their recent joint retreat, Germany's CDU and CSU parties show significantly improved relations compared to the 2021 election campaign, largely due to CDU leader Friedrich Merz's policy shifts aligning with the CSU's positions on migration and economic policy, though some disagreements rem...
Improved CDU-CSU Relations Following Policy Shifts
Following their recent joint retreat, Germany's CDU and CSU parties show significantly improved relations compared to the 2021 election campaign, largely due to CDU leader Friedrich Merz's policy shifts aligning with the CSU's positions on migration and economic policy, though some disagreements rem...
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52% Bias Score
German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
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32% Bias Score
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
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44% Bias Score
German Green Party MP Defies Calls to Withdraw Candidacy Amidst Harassment Accusations
German Green Party MP Stefan Gelbhaar is facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment but will continue his campaign for the Bundestag in Berlin-Pankow, requesting a postponement of the upcoming election meeting; his lawyer calls the accusations fabricated.
German Green Party MP Defies Calls to Withdraw Candidacy Amidst Harassment Accusations
German Green Party MP Stefan Gelbhaar is facing multiple accusations of sexual harassment but will continue his campaign for the Bundestag in Berlin-Pankow, requesting a postponement of the upcoming election meeting; his lawyer calls the accusations fabricated.
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56% Bias Score
Hamburg SPD Launches Election Campaign, Emphasizing Unity and Achievements
The Hamburg SPD launched its election campaign for the Bürgerschaftswahl with Mayor Peter Tschentscher as the top candidate, emphasizing unity and highlighting the party's achievements since 2011, including improvements in education and social housing; the campaign motto is "Hamburg united".
Hamburg SPD Launches Election Campaign, Emphasizing Unity and Achievements
The Hamburg SPD launched its election campaign for the Bürgerschaftswahl with Mayor Peter Tschentscher as the top candidate, emphasizing unity and highlighting the party's achievements since 2011, including improvements in education and social housing; the campaign motto is "Hamburg united".
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52% Bias Score
German Election Campaign: Fairness Pact Violations and Shifting Coalitions
Germany's upcoming election is marked by frequent violations of a campaign fairness agreement, with parties like CSU and FDP employing diverse strategies to attract voters and form potential coalitions amidst concerns about political polarization and economic policies.
German Election Campaign: Fairness Pact Violations and Shifting Coalitions
Germany's upcoming election is marked by frequent violations of a campaign fairness agreement, with parties like CSU and FDP employing diverse strategies to attract voters and form potential coalitions amidst concerns about political polarization and economic policies.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg FDP Aims for 7%+ in Upcoming Election
In the upcoming March 2nd Hamburg parliamentary election, the FDP, aiming for over 7% of the vote, centers its campaign on top candidate Katarina Blume, emphasizing local achievements and specific policies in key areas like education and economy, mirroring their 6.4% success in summer district elect...
Hamburg FDP Aims for 7%+ in Upcoming Election
In the upcoming March 2nd Hamburg parliamentary election, the FDP, aiming for over 7% of the vote, centers its campaign on top candidate Katarina Blume, emphasizing local achievements and specific policies in key areas like education and economy, mirroring their 6.4% success in summer district elect...
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48% Bias Score
Bavarian Parties Strategize on Economic Policy Ahead of Federal Elections
Bavarian political parties, including the CSU, Freie Wähler, Grüne, and SPD, are holding strategic meetings focused on economic policy and upcoming federal elections, with prominent business leaders and politicians discussing pressing issues such as economic downturn, industrial transformation, and ...
Bavarian Parties Strategize on Economic Policy Ahead of Federal Elections
Bavarian political parties, including the CSU, Freie Wähler, Grüne, and SPD, are holding strategic meetings focused on economic policy and upcoming federal elections, with prominent business leaders and politicians discussing pressing issues such as economic downturn, industrial transformation, and ...
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60% Bias Score
Germany's Bundestag Election: Polls Show Union Ahead, AfD Rises
With 47 days until the German Bundestag elections, the campaign is marked by broken agreements, rising AfD popularity, and shifting coalition possibilities, according to recent polls and statements from party leaders.
Germany's Bundestag Election: Polls Show Union Ahead, AfD Rises
With 47 days until the German Bundestag elections, the campaign is marked by broken agreements, rising AfD popularity, and shifting coalition possibilities, according to recent polls and statements from party leaders.
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56% Bias Score
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg SPD Launches Campaign, Emphasizing Unity and Governance Record
The Hamburg SPD launched its Bürgerschaftswahl campaign with a rally featuring Mayor Peter Tschentscher and Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig, emphasizing unity and highlighting the party's governance achievements since 2011, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in construction and transportation.
Hamburg SPD Launches Campaign, Emphasizing Unity and Governance Record
The Hamburg SPD launched its Bürgerschaftswahl campaign with a rally featuring Mayor Peter Tschentscher and Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig, emphasizing unity and highlighting the party's governance achievements since 2011, while acknowledging ongoing challenges in construction and transportation.
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48% Bias Score
German Election Campaign: Fairness Pact Violations and Policy Controversies
Germany's election campaign is underway, with parties violating their fairness agreement; key issues include Robert Habeck's stance on Syrian refugees, criticism of the Greens' expensive merchandise, the FDP's struggle to surpass the 5% threshold, the CSU's proposal to criminalize misuse of asylum s...
German Election Campaign: Fairness Pact Violations and Policy Controversies
Germany's election campaign is underway, with parties violating their fairness agreement; key issues include Robert Habeck's stance on Syrian refugees, criticism of the Greens' expensive merchandise, the FDP's struggle to surpass the 5% threshold, the CSU's proposal to criminalize misuse of asylum s...
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44% Bias Score