Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany's snap federal elections, scheduled for February 23, 2025, following the collapse of the governing coalition, will see over 60 million eligible voters choose a new Bundestag; polls indicate a strong lead for the Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and potential losses for the governing coalition parties.
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany's snap federal elections, scheduled for February 23, 2025, following the collapse of the governing coalition, will see over 60 million eligible voters choose a new Bundestag; polls indicate a strong lead for the Union bloc (CDU/CSU) and potential losses for the governing coalition parties.
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44% Bias Score
"Green Party's Unusual Top Duo Signals Strategic Shift for Federal Election"
"The Baden-Württemberg Green Party chose Franziska Brantner and Ricarda Lang as their top candidates for the upcoming federal election, receiving 92.35% and 94.36% of the vote, respectively, signaling a strategic shift to address economic concerns and broaden their voter appeal."
"Green Party's Unusual Top Duo Signals Strategic Shift for Federal Election"
"The Baden-Württemberg Green Party chose Franziska Brantner and Ricarda Lang as their top candidates for the upcoming federal election, receiving 92.35% and 94.36% of the vote, respectively, signaling a strategic shift to address economic concerns and broaden their voter appeal."
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36% Bias Score
CDU Open to Post-Election Coalition with Greens
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner urges his CDU party to consider a post-election coalition with the Greens, citing successful state-level examples and emphasizing the challenges of three-party coalitions while acknowledging the need to win the upcoming Bundestag election.
CDU Open to Post-Election Coalition with Greens
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner urges his CDU party to consider a post-election coalition with the Greens, citing successful state-level examples and emphasizing the challenges of three-party coalitions while acknowledging the need to win the upcoming Bundestag election.
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40% Bias Score
Bavarian AfD selects Protschka as top candidate for Bundestag election
The Bavarian AfD chose Stephan Protschka as its top candidate for the Bundestag election, aiming for 20 seats and governmental responsibility, while imposing restrictions on journalists during the selection process.
Bavarian AfD selects Protschka as top candidate for Bundestag election
The Bavarian AfD chose Stephan Protschka as its top candidate for the Bundestag election, aiming for 20 seats and governmental responsibility, while imposing restrictions on journalists during the selection process.
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56% Bias Score
"Scholz Faces Renewed Scrutiny in €36 Billion German Tax Fraud Scandal"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces renewed questions over his alleged involvement in the country's €36 billion "cum-ex" tax fraud scandal, threatening to further damage his credibility during an upcoming election campaign where his three-party coalition recently collapsed."
"Scholz Faces Renewed Scrutiny in €36 Billion German Tax Fraud Scandal"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces renewed questions over his alleged involvement in the country's €36 billion "cum-ex" tax fraud scandal, threatening to further damage his credibility during an upcoming election campaign where his three-party coalition recently collapsed."
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Brandenburg Forms First SPD-BSW Coalition in Germany
Brandenburg will have Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD and the BSW (Bündnis Sozialer Widerstand) voted nearly unanimously to form a coalition following difficult negotiations. The coalition agreement focuses on curbing illegal immigration, increasing police numbers, maintai...
Brandenburg Forms First SPD-BSW Coalition in Germany
Brandenburg will have Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD and the BSW (Bündnis Sozialer Widerstand) voted nearly unanimously to form a coalition following difficult negotiations. The coalition agreement focuses on curbing illegal immigration, increasing police numbers, maintai...
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40% Bias Score
German Green Party Shifts Strategy Ahead of Federal Election
The German Green Party is preparing for the upcoming federal election with a focus on economic issues and digitalization, as evidenced by speeches from leaders Lang and Brantner, while Cem Özdemir aims for the Baden-Württemberg premiership and criticizes other parties' economic approaches.
German Green Party Shifts Strategy Ahead of Federal Election
The German Green Party is preparing for the upcoming federal election with a focus on economic issues and digitalization, as evidenced by speeches from leaders Lang and Brantner, while Cem Özdemir aims for the Baden-Württemberg premiership and criticizes other parties' economic approaches.
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44% Bias Score
"Südwest-Grüne Chart Course for Bundestag Election with Focus on Economic Concerns and Leadership Change"
"At the Südwest-Grüne party convention, Lang and Brantner emphasized connecting with voters' economic concerns, while Cem Özdemir announced his 2026 candidacy for Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, advocating for compromise among democratic parties and criticizing the SPD and CDU's policies."
"Südwest-Grüne Chart Course for Bundestag Election with Focus on Economic Concerns and Leadership Change"
"At the Südwest-Grüne party convention, Lang and Brantner emphasized connecting with voters' economic concerns, while Cem Özdemir announced his 2026 candidacy for Minister President of Baden-Württemberg, advocating for compromise among democratic parties and criticizing the SPD and CDU's policies."
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60% Bias Score
BSW Forms Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Chapter Ahead of Federal Election
Two and a half months before Germany's expedited federal election, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) formed a Mecklenburg-Vorpommern chapter, electing Friedrich Straetmanns and Melanie Dango as co-chairs with 75% and 81.8% of the vote, respectively, amid concerns about the party's transparency.
BSW Forms Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Chapter Ahead of Federal Election
Two and a half months before Germany's expedited federal election, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) formed a Mecklenburg-Vorpommern chapter, electing Friedrich Straetmanns and Melanie Dango as co-chairs with 75% and 81.8% of the vote, respectively, amid concerns about the party's transparency.
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52% Bias Score
Klüssendorf to Lead Schleswig-Holstein SPD in Bundestag Election
Tim Klüssendorf, 33, secured the top spot for Schleswig-Holstein's SPD in the upcoming Bundestag elections with 95% of the vote, advocating for a wealth tax and resisting rollbacks of the Ampel coalition's policies.
Klüssendorf to Lead Schleswig-Holstein SPD in Bundestag Election
Tim Klüssendorf, 33, secured the top spot for Schleswig-Holstein's SPD in the upcoming Bundestag elections with 95% of the vote, advocating for a wealth tax and resisting rollbacks of the Ampel coalition's policies.
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44% Bias Score
SPD and BSW Form Coalition Government in Brandenburg
Following difficult negotiations, the SPD and BSW formed a coalition government in Brandenburg, Germany, with 108 SPD delegates voting in favor, highlighting the parties' commitment to governing together despite internal criticism and concerns about the Ukraine conflict.
SPD and BSW Form Coalition Government in Brandenburg
Following difficult negotiations, the SPD and BSW formed a coalition government in Brandenburg, Germany, with 108 SPD delegates voting in favor, highlighting the parties' commitment to governing together despite internal criticism and concerns about the Ukraine conflict.
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40% Bias Score
Brandenburg forms Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition
Brandenburg, Germany will see its first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD narrowly won the September 22nd state election and failed to secure enough support for other alliances. The coalition agreement was approved by both parties, securing Dietmar Woidke's (SPD) reelection as Ministerpräsi...
Brandenburg forms Germany's first SPD-BSW coalition
Brandenburg, Germany will see its first SPD-BSW coalition government after the SPD narrowly won the September 22nd state election and failed to secure enough support for other alliances. The coalition agreement was approved by both parties, securing Dietmar Woidke's (SPD) reelection as Ministerpräsi...
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28% Bias Score