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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a levy on income and corporate taxes, will continue to be collected, rejecting a challenge by FDP politicians. The court found that a need for the funds persists, but emphasized that this must be regularly reviewed.
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge
The German Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a levy on income and corporate taxes, will continue to be collected, rejecting a challenge by FDP politicians. The court found that a need for the funds persists, but emphasized that this must be regularly reviewed.
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44% Bias Score
German Infrastructure Repair Delayed by Environmental Lawsuits
Germany's €500 billion infrastructure fund faces delays due to numerous environmental lawsuits; CDU/CSU wants to eliminate the right for environmental groups to sue, a move facing legal and political hurdles, as a study shows that environmental lawsuits are unusually successful.
German Infrastructure Repair Delayed by Environmental Lawsuits
Germany's €500 billion infrastructure fund faces delays due to numerous environmental lawsuits; CDU/CSU wants to eliminate the right for environmental groups to sue, a move facing legal and political hurdles, as a study shows that environmental lawsuits are unusually successful.
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52% Bias Score
German Coalition Negotiations Marked by Early Disagreements and Leaks
Following Germany's election, the Bundestag convened with Julia Klöckner elected as Bundestag President, emphasizing civil discourse. However, early internal disagreements within the coalition negotiations are already leaking to the media, contrasting with the secrecy during the Ampel coalition's fo...
German Coalition Negotiations Marked by Early Disagreements and Leaks
Following Germany's election, the Bundestag convened with Julia Klöckner elected as Bundestag President, emphasizing civil discourse. However, early internal disagreements within the coalition negotiations are already leaking to the media, contrasting with the secrecy during the Ampel coalition's fo...
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72% Bias Score
Thuringian Parliament to Vote on 700 Budget Amendments, Facing 220 Million Euro Deficit
The Thuringian state parliament's budget committee will vote on approximately 700 amendments to the 13.98 billion euro state budget on Thursday, with a projected deficit of 220 million euros, primarily driven by a new coalition's 155 million euro municipal package and delayed debt repayment.
Thuringian Parliament to Vote on 700 Budget Amendments, Facing 220 Million Euro Deficit
The Thuringian state parliament's budget committee will vote on approximately 700 amendments to the 13.98 billion euro state budget on Thursday, with a projected deficit of 220 million euros, primarily driven by a new coalition's 155 million euro municipal package and delayed debt repayment.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Bundestag Convenes with AfD Rise and Demographic Imbalances
The German Bundestag will convene with 630 members, including 230 newcomers, reflecting a rise of the far-right AfD (152 seats) and demographic underrepresentation of women and minorities. The youngest member is 23, and the oldest is 84; the youngest pledged to donate most of his salary.
Germany's Bundestag Convenes with AfD Rise and Demographic Imbalances
The German Bundestag will convene with 630 members, including 230 newcomers, reflecting a rise of the far-right AfD (152 seats) and demographic underrepresentation of women and minorities. The youngest member is 23, and the oldest is 84; the youngest pledged to donate most of his salary.
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48% Bias Score
German Chancellor Scholz's Cabinet Formally Dismissed, Remains in Caretaker Role
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier formally dismissed Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet following the new Bundestag's formation; however, the cabinet continues in a caretaker capacity until a new coalition government is formed.
German Chancellor Scholz's Cabinet Formally Dismissed, Remains in Caretaker Role
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier formally dismissed Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his cabinet following the new Bundestag's formation; however, the cabinet continues in a caretaker capacity until a new coalition government is formed.
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44% Bias Score
Klöckner Defends AfD Meeting Offer Amidst Criticism
Newly elected Bundestag President Julia Klöckner faced criticism for her offer to meet with the AfD, which was postponed due to scheduling conflicts, not Green party pressure. The AfD, the second-largest party, claims its parliamentary rights are being denied.
Klöckner Defends AfD Meeting Offer Amidst Criticism
Newly elected Bundestag President Julia Klöckner faced criticism for her offer to meet with the AfD, which was postponed due to scheduling conflicts, not Green party pressure. The AfD, the second-largest party, claims its parliamentary rights are being denied.
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48% Bias Score
Tributes Paid to Late German Statesman Bernhard Vogel
Former Minister Presidents Bernhard Vogel (CDU) of Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia passed away on March 2nd at 92; memorial services were held in Mainz and Erfurt, attended by numerous political figures, praising his statesmanship and bridge-building between East and West Germany.
Tributes Paid to Late German Statesman Bernhard Vogel
Former Minister Presidents Bernhard Vogel (CDU) of Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia passed away on March 2nd at 92; memorial services were held in Mainz and Erfurt, attended by numerous political figures, praising his statesmanship and bridge-building between East and West Germany.
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32% Bias Score
Thuringian Parliament to Vote on Hundreds of Millions in Budget Amendments
The Thuringian state parliament's budget committee will vote on Thursday on roughly 700 proposed amendments to the state budget, primarily from the new CDU/BSW/SPD coalition, totaling hundreds of millions of euros, including a €155 million municipal package; a projected €220 million deficit remains ...
Thuringian Parliament to Vote on Hundreds of Millions in Budget Amendments
The Thuringian state parliament's budget committee will vote on Thursday on roughly 700 proposed amendments to the state budget, primarily from the new CDU/BSW/SPD coalition, totaling hundreds of millions of euros, including a €155 million municipal package; a projected €220 million deficit remains ...
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36% Bias Score
German Coalition Seeks to Repeal Controversial Heating Act
A German coalition working group proposes repealing the controversial Heating Act, shifting the focus from short-term energy efficiency to long-term emission efficiency in buildings while maintaining funding for heating system replacements; this follows significant debate and criticism of the Act's ...
German Coalition Seeks to Repeal Controversial Heating Act
A German coalition working group proposes repealing the controversial Heating Act, shifting the focus from short-term energy efficiency to long-term emission efficiency in buildings while maintaining funding for heating system replacements; this follows significant debate and criticism of the Act's ...
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52% Bias Score
German Coalition Talks Stalled on Migration
Following Germany's federal parliamentary elections, the CDU/CSU, SPD, and FDP parties began coalition talks on Monday, aiming to form a new government by Easter. While initial progress was made on debt reform, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding migration policy, and success is...
German Coalition Talks Stalled on Migration
Following Germany's federal parliamentary elections, the CDU/CSU, SPD, and FDP parties began coalition talks on Monday, aiming to form a new government by Easter. While initial progress was made on debt reform, significant disagreements remain, particularly regarding migration policy, and success is...
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40% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in German Bundestag Challenges Established Order
Germany's far-right AfD party secured 152 seats in the Bundestag, becoming the second-largest group after the September 2023 elections, defying attempts by other parties to exclude them from key positions due to a 'cordon sanitaire'.
AfD's Rise in German Bundestag Challenges Established Order
Germany's far-right AfD party secured 152 seats in the Bundestag, becoming the second-largest group after the September 2023 elections, defying attempts by other parties to exclude them from key positions due to a 'cordon sanitaire'.
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44% Bias Score
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