Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, in a second ballot with 69 votes, securing a minority government with the SPD; the AfD shifted its support to an independent candidate and the BSW party voted for Kretschmer after securing certain concessio...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
Michael Kretschmer (CDU) was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony on December 18, 2024, in a second ballot with 69 votes, securing a minority government with the SPD; the AfD shifted its support to an independent candidate and the BSW party voted for Kretschmer after securing certain concessio...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
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52% Bias Score
Internal Conflict Threatens BSW's Electoral Prospects in Hamburg
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, jeopardizing the party's participation in upcoming elections due to conflicting candidate lists and potential legal challenges.
Internal Conflict Threatens BSW's Electoral Prospects in Hamburg
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, jeopardizing the party's participation in upcoming elections due to conflicting candidate lists and potential legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
BSW's Internal Conflict in Hamburg Threatens Electoral Prospects
Internal conflict within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg threatens to create two competing state branches before the weekend, jeopardizing their electoral prospects in both the Bundestag and the Hamburg state parliament due to a possible disqualification similar to the Bremen AfD case...
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
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48% Bias Score
Stüwe Wins Narrow Berlin SPD Nomination Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe won the Berlin SPD's top spot for the upcoming Bundestag election with a narrow victory over Ana-Maria Trăsnea (133 to 128 votes), highlighting internal party struggles amid low approval ratings (13% in November) and concerns about losing Bundestag seats.
Stüwe Wins Narrow Berlin SPD Nomination Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe won the Berlin SPD's top spot for the upcoming Bundestag election with a narrow victory over Ana-Maria Trăsnea (133 to 128 votes), highlighting internal party struggles amid low approval ratings (13% in November) and concerns about losing Bundestag seats.
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44% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
After failing to form a majority coalition, Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Saxony's Minister President on October 26th, 2023, with 69 votes in the second round, relying on support from the BSW and the SPD in a minority government.
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
After failing to form a majority coalition, Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Saxony's Minister President on October 26th, 2023, with 69 votes in the second round, relying on support from the BSW and the SPD in a minority government.
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg Approves Record €44 Billion Double Budget
The Hamburg Parliament passed a record €44 billion double budget for 2025-2026, with €8.5 billion allocated to social programs, despite opposition criticism. The budget also saw the removal of AfD member Olga Petersen's mandates due to her relocation to Russia.
Hamburg Approves Record €44 Billion Double Budget
The Hamburg Parliament passed a record €44 billion double budget for 2025-2026, with €8.5 billion allocated to social programs, despite opposition criticism. The budget also saw the removal of AfD member Olga Petersen's mandates due to her relocation to Russia.
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44% Bias Score
BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
BSW's Internal Conflict Threatens Hamburg and Bundestag Bids
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) faces a potential crisis in Hamburg due to conflicting state branch formations ahead of the March 2nd state election, jeopardizing its chances in both the Hamburg state parliament and the Bundestag due to a possible exclusion from the ballot.
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Demands Increased Funding for Municipalities and Infrastructure
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament begins a two-day debate on the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plans as insufficient and demanding additional funding for municipalities (€600 million total) and a hardship fund (€200 million total).
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48% Bias Score
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
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44% Bias Score
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
German Coalition Collapses, Triggering Early Elections
Following the FDP's withdrawal, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence, resulting in the dissolution of the coalition government and upcoming elections on February 23, 2025; key figures expressed mixed reactions to the coalition's three-year performance, highlighting both ac...
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44% Bias Score