Germany strengthens Federal Constitutional Court's independence via Basic Law amendment
The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment with a 600-vote majority, embedding the Federal Constitutional Court's structure and independence in the Basic Law to prevent future political influence, mirroring concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Federal Constitutional Court's independence via Basic Law amendment
The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment with a 600-vote majority, embedding the Federal Constitutional Court's structure and independence in the Basic Law to prevent future political influence, mirroring concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.
Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Bavarian Coalition Tensions
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses the CSU of a 'dirty' Bundestag election campaign, criticizing cabinet colleague Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks instead of focusing on ministerial duties; the conflict highlights tensions within Bavaria's governing coalition.
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52% Bias Score
Recall Attempt Against Potsdam Mayor Schubert After Ticket Scandal Conclusion
Potsdam Mayor Mike Schubert faces a new recall attempt after a ticket scandal investigation concluded with a fine; 29 city councilors supported the motion, triggering a process with a potential citizen vote.
Recall Attempt Against Potsdam Mayor Schubert After Ticket Scandal Conclusion
Potsdam Mayor Mike Schubert faces a new recall attempt after a ticket scandal investigation concluded with a fine; 29 city councilors supported the motion, triggering a process with a potential citizen vote.
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48% Bias Score
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
Germany's CDU and SPD Forge Unconventional Alliances to Counter Far-Right AfD
In response to the AfD's electoral success in eastern Germany, the CDU and SPD formed minority governments in Thuringia, Brandenburg, and Saxony, securing support from Die Linke and Wagenknecht's BSW to prevent the far-right party from power; this marks a significant shift in German politics.
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48% Bias Score
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
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52% Bias Score
Saxony CDU Approves Left Party Proposal on Corona Pandemic Review
For the first time since 1990, Saxony's CDU voted in favor of a Left party proposal to form a committee investigating the state's response to the Corona pandemic, marking a significant shift in political dynamics.
Saxony CDU Approves Left Party Proposal on Corona Pandemic Review
For the first time since 1990, Saxony's CDU voted in favor of a Left party proposal to form a committee investigating the state's response to the Corona pandemic, marking a significant shift in political dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Tensions in Bavarian Coalition
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses Bavaria's CSU of a negative Bundestag election campaign, criticizing Transportation Minister Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks amidst their regional rivalry and coalition partnership; the CSU also questions Aiwanger's federal ambitions.
Aiwanger Accuses CSU of Dirty Election Campaign, Exposing Tensions in Bavarian Coalition
Freie Wähler leader Hubert Aiwanger accuses Bavaria's CSU of a negative Bundestag election campaign, criticizing Transportation Minister Christian Bernreiter for personal attacks amidst their regional rivalry and coalition partnership; the CSU also questions Aiwanger's federal ambitions.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Germany Faces Early Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, falling short of the majority needed to remain in power, triggering a process for early national elections expected around February 23, 2025, due to deep divisions within the governing coalition over fiscal policy and amid a stru...
Scholz Loses No-Confidence Vote, Germany Faces Early Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote in parliament, falling short of the majority needed to remain in power, triggering a process for early national elections expected around February 23, 2025, due to deep divisions within the governing coalition over fiscal policy and amid a stru...
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56% Bias Score
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
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52% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
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52% Bias Score
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
Wissing Opposes Deutsche Bahn Split, Prioritizing Funding for Track Renovations
German Verkehrsminister Volker Wissing opposes splitting Deutsche Bahn, prioritizing securing funding for crucial track renovations over increased competition; 700 million Euro in subsidies are currently blocked, jeopardizing projects and potentially causing delays and cost overruns.
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44% Bias Score