Germany Faces Early Elections After Coalition Collapse
Following a coalition government collapse in Germany after Chancellor Scholz dismissed the Finance Minister, a confidence vote on Monday, February 16th, is expected to trigger early elections on February 23rd, showcasing Germany's unique approach to managing political crises.
Germany Faces Early Elections After Coalition Collapse
Following a coalition government collapse in Germany after Chancellor Scholz dismissed the Finance Minister, a confidence vote on Monday, February 16th, is expected to trigger early elections on February 23rd, showcasing Germany's unique approach to managing political crises.
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32% Bias Score
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
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48% Bias Score
Merz Accuses Scholz of German Political Isolation in Europe
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU Chancellor candidate, criticizes Olaf Scholz for Germany's weak role in European politics, citing Scholz's absence from key meetings (Macron's Poland visit, Notre-Dame reopening) and Germany's lack of legislative initiatives in Brussels, resulting in the frequent use of abste...
Merz Accuses Scholz of German Political Isolation in Europe
Friedrich Merz, CDU/CSU Chancellor candidate, criticizes Olaf Scholz for Germany's weak role in European politics, citing Scholz's absence from key meetings (Macron's Poland visit, Notre-Dame reopening) and Germany's lack of legislative initiatives in Brussels, resulting in the frequent use of abste...
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56% Bias Score
Habeck Proposes Billionaire Tax for German School Renovations
German Green Party leader Robert Habeck proposed taxing Germany's roughly 250 billionaires to generate €5-6 billion for school renovations, sparking debate about wealth taxation and the challenges of public works projects in Germany.
Habeck Proposes Billionaire Tax for German School Renovations
German Green Party leader Robert Habeck proposed taxing Germany's roughly 250 billionaires to generate €5-6 billion for school renovations, sparking debate about wealth taxation and the challenges of public works projects in Germany.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Passes Last-Minute Tax Cut Amidst Coalition Instability
Germany's fragile coalition government passed a last-minute tax cut and increased child benefits before potential early elections, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU opposition and navigating potential constitutional changes regarding the debt brake and social welfare.
Germany Passes Last-Minute Tax Cut Amidst Coalition Instability
Germany's fragile coalition government passed a last-minute tax cut and increased child benefits before potential early elections, facing challenges from the CDU/CSU opposition and navigating potential constitutional changes regarding the debt brake and social welfare.
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40% Bias Score
CDU Baden-Württemberg Projects Unity, Attacks Coalition Government Ahead of German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesverband met, showcasing unity and criticizing the current coalition government's performance, particularly Scholz's Ukraine policy and Habeck's economic management. Top CDU candidate Thorsten Frei emphasized the need for a poli...
CDU Baden-Württemberg Projects Unity, Attacks Coalition Government Ahead of German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesverband met, showcasing unity and criticizing the current coalition government's performance, particularly Scholz's Ukraine policy and Habeck's economic management. Top CDU candidate Thorsten Frei emphasized the need for a poli...
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56% Bias Score
SPD's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Minimum Wage Hike, and Debt Brake Reform
The SPD's election platform focuses on reducing VAT on food to 5%, implementing a wealth tax on assets over €100 million, raising the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, and reforming the debt brake for increased investments.
SPD's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Minimum Wage Hike, and Debt Brake Reform
The SPD's election platform focuses on reducing VAT on food to 5%, implementing a wealth tax on assets over €100 million, raising the minimum wage to €15 by 2026, and reforming the debt brake for increased investments.
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44% Bias Score
BSW Establishes Presence in 15 German States Ahead of Federal Election
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) established a state association in Schleswig-Holstein, achieving representation in 15 of 16 German states before the upcoming federal election. Co-chairs Martina Möller and Milad Salami were elected with 82.3% of the votes, and the Hamburg founding, initially dela...
BSW Establishes Presence in 15 German States Ahead of Federal Election
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) established a state association in Schleswig-Holstein, achieving representation in 15 of 16 German states before the upcoming federal election. Co-chairs Martina Möller and Milad Salami were elected with 82.3% of the votes, and the Hamburg founding, initially dela...
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36% Bias Score
German Green Youth Shifts Stance on Ukraine and Israel
Germany's Green Youth shifts its stance on international conflicts, now prioritizing the safety and self-determination of Ukrainians, advocating for continued arms deliveries to Ukraine and criticizing the Israeli government's actions.
German Green Youth Shifts Stance on Ukraine and Israel
Germany's Green Youth shifts its stance on international conflicts, now prioritizing the safety and self-determination of Ukrainians, advocating for continued arms deliveries to Ukraine and criticizing the Israeli government's actions.
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44% Bias Score
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
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48% Bias Score
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Green Party Member Shake Berlin Election
German Green Party Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar withdrew his candidacy for the Berlin state election list following allegations of sexual harassment by several women, confirmed by the party this week; the incident overshadows Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus's selection as top candidate.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Green Party Member Shake Berlin Election
German Green Party Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar withdrew his candidacy for the Berlin state election list following allegations of sexual harassment by several women, confirmed by the party this week; the incident overshadows Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus's selection as top candidate.
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60% Bias Score
Berlin Greens Nominate Paus for Top Bundestag Spot
The Berlin Green Party selected Lisa Paus, former Federal Minister for Family Affairs, as its top candidate for the Bundestag election with 76% of the vote, followed by Andreas Audretsch (89%) and Nina Stahr (83%), while Renate Künast decided not to run.
Berlin Greens Nominate Paus for Top Bundestag Spot
The Berlin Green Party selected Lisa Paus, former Federal Minister for Family Affairs, as its top candidate for the Bundestag election with 76% of the vote, followed by Andreas Audretsch (89%) and Nina Stahr (83%), while Renate Künast decided not to run.
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40% Bias Score