Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, will run again for chancellor in the upcoming snap election on February 23rd, 2025, after his party confirmed his candidacy on January 11th.
Scholz to Run Again for German Chancellor Despite Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, despite his low approval ratings and the collapse of his coalition government, will run again for chancellor in the upcoming snap election on February 23rd, 2025, after his party confirmed his candidacy on January 11th.
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32% Bias Score
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
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56% Bias Score
CDU Retreat: Economic Focus Amidst Polling Slump and Internal Divisions
The CDU held a two-day retreat in Hamburg to address declining poll numbers and internal divisions, focusing on economic policy reforms, including tax cuts and tighter immigration policies, while facing challenges from the AfD's rise and internal disputes with the CSU.
CDU Retreat: Economic Focus Amidst Polling Slump and Internal Divisions
The CDU held a two-day retreat in Hamburg to address declining poll numbers and internal divisions, focusing on economic policy reforms, including tax cuts and tighter immigration policies, while facing challenges from the AfD's rise and internal disputes with the CSU.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's X Interview with AfD Leader Sparks Geopolitical Concerns
Elon Musk's interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X endorsed the AfD, aligning a US tech mogul with a European far-right party, potentially reshaping political alliances and discourse.
Musk's X Interview with AfD Leader Sparks Geopolitical Concerns
Elon Musk's interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X endorsed the AfD, aligning a US tech mogul with a European far-right party, potentially reshaping political alliances and discourse.
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60% Bias Score
German Green Party Proposes €1000 Annual Relief for Families
Germany's Green Party announced a plan to reduce costs for families by roughly €1000 annually through lower electricity and train prices (€400 and €430 savings, respectively, for a four-person family), increased child benefits, and a higher employee's allowance, as detailed in their election platfor...
German Green Party Proposes €1000 Annual Relief for Families
Germany's Green Party announced a plan to reduce costs for families by roughly €1000 annually through lower electricity and train prices (€400 and €430 savings, respectively, for a four-person family), increased child benefits, and a higher employee's allowance, as detailed in their election platfor...
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44% Bias Score
CDU Unveils Economic Plan with Tax Cuts and Growth Targets
The CDU's economic program, published ahead of the Bundestag elections, proposes tax cuts, aiming for at least 2% annual growth by 2030, including a four-year tax reform starting in 2026, flexible working hours, and measures to attract skilled workers.
CDU Unveils Economic Plan with Tax Cuts and Growth Targets
The CDU's economic program, published ahead of the Bundestag elections, proposes tax cuts, aiming for at least 2% annual growth by 2030, including a four-year tax reform starting in 2026, flexible working hours, and measures to attract skilled workers.
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44% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate Amidst Protests and International Attention
Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old AfD leader, was unanimously chosen as the party's chancellor candidate at a Saxony congress; her platform includes border closures, Nord Stream reactivation, and dismantling wind turbines, while facing protests and significant international attention from Elon Musk's pr...
AfD Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate Amidst Protests and International Attention
Alice Weidel, the 45-year-old AfD leader, was unanimously chosen as the party's chancellor candidate at a Saxony congress; her platform includes border closures, Nord Stream reactivation, and dismantling wind turbines, while facing protests and significant international attention from Elon Musk's pr...
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60% Bias Score
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
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60% Bias Score
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
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56% Bias Score
Whipped Cream Pie Attack on FDP Leader Lindner in Germany
A 34-year-old Left party member, Christiane Kiesow, threw a whipped cream pie at FDP leader Christian Lindner during his campaign appearance in Greifswald, Germany on Thursday. Police are investigating, while reactions range from condemnation by the state's prime minister to justification by the Lef...
Whipped Cream Pie Attack on FDP Leader Lindner in Germany
A 34-year-old Left party member, Christiane Kiesow, threw a whipped cream pie at FDP leader Christian Lindner during his campaign appearance in Greifswald, Germany on Thursday. Police are investigating, while reactions range from condemnation by the state's prime minister to justification by the Lef...
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44% Bias Score
Schlüttsiel Protest: One Arrest, Insufficient Evidence Hampers Investigation
Following a January 4th, 2023, protest in Schlüttsiel, Germany, against planned agricultural subsidy cuts targeting Minister Robert Habeck, only one individual faces charges for resisting law enforcement due to limited usable evidence from the event.
Schlüttsiel Protest: One Arrest, Insufficient Evidence Hampers Investigation
Following a January 4th, 2023, protest in Schlüttsiel, Germany, against planned agricultural subsidy cuts targeting Minister Robert Habeck, only one individual faces charges for resisting law enforcement due to limited usable evidence from the event.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Greens Replace Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations
Six-and-a-half weeks before the Bundestag election, Berlin's Green party in Pankow replaced their candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations Gelbhaar denies; Schneider won with 74.3% of the vote.
Berlin Greens Replace Candidate Amid Harassment Allegations
Six-and-a-half weeks before the Bundestag election, Berlin's Green party in Pankow replaced their candidate Stefan Gelbhaar with Julia Schneider due to harassment allegations Gelbhaar denies; Schneider won with 74.3% of the vote.
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60% Bias Score