Sharp Rise in Personal Attacks Marks German Political Debate
German Chancellor Scholz's recent personal attacks on FDP leader Lindner and CDU leader Merz during parliamentary debates have escalated political tensions, marking a shift from the more subdued atmosphere under Merkel's leadership and raising concerns about the upcoming election campaign and post-e...
Sharp Rise in Personal Attacks Marks German Political Debate
German Chancellor Scholz's recent personal attacks on FDP leader Lindner and CDU leader Merz during parliamentary debates have escalated political tensions, marking a shift from the more subdued atmosphere under Merkel's leadership and raising concerns about the upcoming election campaign and post-e...
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60% Bias Score
German Contract Law and Political Coalition Agreements: A Comparison
German civil law emphasizes good-faith contract fulfillment, but interpretation varies depending on context; unlike legally binding contracts, political coalition agreements are declarations of intent, subject to renegotiation, prompting calls for simpler agreements.
German Contract Law and Political Coalition Agreements: A Comparison
German civil law emphasizes good-faith contract fulfillment, but interpretation varies depending on context; unlike legally binding contracts, political coalition agreements are declarations of intent, subject to renegotiation, prompting calls for simpler agreements.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Prioritizes Internal Debate over Public Disputes in Coalition Governance
CDU leader Friedrich Merz plans to avoid public disputes within a potential coalition government, contrasting with the current government's style, while the CDU's proposal for stricter deportation rules has sparked criticism from the Green party.
Merz Prioritizes Internal Debate over Public Disputes in Coalition Governance
CDU leader Friedrich Merz plans to avoid public disputes within a potential coalition government, contrasting with the current government's style, while the CDU's proposal for stricter deportation rules has sparked criticism from the Green party.
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40% Bias Score
Habeck Condemns Musk's AfD Endorsement as Threat to European Democracy
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk for his public support of the AfD in Germany, arguing it's a deliberate attempt to weaken Europe, not due to ignorance; Habeck's statement comes ahead of Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23rd.
Habeck Condemns Musk's AfD Endorsement as Threat to European Democracy
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck criticized Elon Musk for his public support of the AfD in Germany, arguing it's a deliberate attempt to weaken Europe, not due to ignorance; Habeck's statement comes ahead of Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23rd.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's New Year Address: Unity and Election Appeal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered his fourth New Year's address, urging national unity and participation in the February 23rd election while addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and the influence of social media on the political discourse.
Scholz's New Year Address: Unity and Election Appeal
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz delivered his fourth New Year's address, urging national unity and participation in the February 23rd election while addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and the influence of social media on the political discourse.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Raises Long-Term Care Insurance Contributions, Benefits in 2025
On January 1, 2025, German long-term care insurance contributions will rise, but benefits will increase by 4.5 percent (1.8 billion euros more), affecting millions; families with multiple children receive contribution discounts, while the upcoming election will focus on major financing reforms.
Germany Raises Long-Term Care Insurance Contributions, Benefits in 2025
On January 1, 2025, German long-term care insurance contributions will rise, but benefits will increase by 4.5 percent (1.8 billion euros more), affecting millions; families with multiple children receive contribution discounts, while the upcoming election will focus on major financing reforms.
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36% Bias Score
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Plan, Sparking Controversy
The CSU proposed a stricter immigration plan including self-sufficiency requirements, immediate deportation for repeated crimes, and border controls with phone access for asylum seekers upon arrival, prompting criticism from the SPD for potential legal and humanitarian violations.
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Plan, Sparking Controversy
The CSU proposed a stricter immigration plan including self-sufficiency requirements, immediate deportation for repeated crimes, and border controls with phone access for asylum seekers upon arrival, prompting criticism from the SPD for potential legal and humanitarian violations.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Plans New Leadership Style for German Government to Avoid Public Disputes
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz intends to change the German government's leadership style by preventing public disagreements within a coalition, strengthening the coalition committee, and creating a new coalition agreement to improve efficiency following a potential election victory on Febr...
Merz Plans New Leadership Style for German Government to Avoid Public Disputes
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz intends to change the German government's leadership style by preventing public disagreements within a coalition, strengthening the coalition committee, and creating a new coalition agreement to improve efficiency following a potential election victory on Febr...
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40% Bias Score
CDU Aims for Major Political Shift in Germany
CDU politician Philipp Amthor advocates for a significant political shift in Germany, aiming for over 30 percent of the vote and proposing immediate policy changes including administrative reforms and replacing the citizens' allowance with a new basic security system, while dismissing the AfD as a c...
CDU Aims for Major Political Shift in Germany
CDU politician Philipp Amthor advocates for a significant political shift in Germany, aiming for over 30 percent of the vote and proposing immediate policy changes including administrative reforms and replacing the citizens' allowance with a new basic security system, while dismissing the AfD as a c...
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56% Bias Score
Aust Criticizes Hamburg's Economic Policies, Urges Billion-Euro Innovation Fund
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce President Norbert Aust criticized Hamburg's economic policies in his New Year's address, citing insufficient innovation, bureaucracy, and infrastructure issues, and urging a billion-euro innovation fund and port expansion to improve competitiveness; a Forsa survey support...
Aust Criticizes Hamburg's Economic Policies, Urges Billion-Euro Innovation Fund
Hamburg Chamber of Commerce President Norbert Aust criticized Hamburg's economic policies in his New Year's address, citing insufficient innovation, bureaucracy, and infrastructure issues, and urging a billion-euro innovation fund and port expansion to improve competitiveness; a Forsa survey support...
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56% Bias Score
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's 2025 Challenges: Economic Crisis, Immigration, and Extremism
Germany's 2025 outlook includes a struggling economy blamed on high energy prices, insufficient digitalization, and vulnerable infrastructure; the government must also address immigration, extremism, and safeguard democratic institutions.
Germany's 2025 Challenges: Economic Crisis, Immigration, and Extremism
Germany's 2025 outlook includes a struggling economy blamed on high energy prices, insufficient digitalization, and vulnerable infrastructure; the government must also address immigration, extremism, and safeguard democratic institutions.
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48% Bias Score