Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
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48% Bias Score
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
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52% Bias Score
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (€250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Daycare Installs Barbed Wire Amidst Drug-Related Trespassing
A Hamburg daycare center in the St. Georg district installed 25 meters of NATO barbed wire on its fence due to drug users trespassing on its property and discovering used syringes on the playground; this is a result of increased police presence at the nearby main train station displacing drug users.
Hamburg Daycare Installs Barbed Wire Amidst Drug-Related Trespassing
A Hamburg daycare center in the St. Georg district installed 25 meters of NATO barbed wire on its fence due to drug users trespassing on its property and discovering used syringes on the playground; this is a result of increased police presence at the nearby main train station displacing drug users.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Deletion Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will delete single overdue payment records after 18 months (instead of 36), if paid within 100 days of notification; impacting approximately 120,000 people.
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Deletion Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will delete single overdue payment records after 18 months (instead of 36), if paid within 100 days of notification; impacting approximately 120,000 people.
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44% Bias Score
German Man Convicted of 1993 Teen Murder
A German court convicted a 48-year-old man of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence and the defendant's behavior, despite the exact events remaining partially unclear.
German Man Convicted of 1993 Teen Murder
A German court convicted a 48-year-old man of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence and the defendant's behavior, despite the exact events remaining partially unclear.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to €58.
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to €58.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.
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48% Bias Score
Lindner's Milei Proposal Sparks Debate on Economic Policy
German FDP leader Christian Lindner proposes Germany adopt economic policies similar to Argentina's President Javier Milei, prompting criticism from Die Zeit due to vast economic disparities between the two nations, while Handelsblatt highlights Milei's initial economic successes but notes ongoing c...
Lindner's Milei Proposal Sparks Debate on Economic Policy
German FDP leader Christian Lindner proposes Germany adopt economic policies similar to Argentina's President Javier Milei, prompting criticism from Die Zeit due to vast economic disparities between the two nations, while Handelsblatt highlights Milei's initial economic successes but notes ongoing c...
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48% Bias Score
Court Rules Against ZDF in Schönbohm Defamation Case
A Munich court ordered ZDF to stop broadcasting four false statements from a "ZDF Magazin Royal" report accusing former BSI president Arne Schönbohm of links to Russian intelligence, prompting Schönbohm to sue the ministry for neglecting its duty of care and causing him personal harm, including deat...
Court Rules Against ZDF in Schönbohm Defamation Case
A Munich court ordered ZDF to stop broadcasting four false statements from a "ZDF Magazin Royal" report accusing former BSI president Arne Schönbohm of links to Russian intelligence, prompting Schönbohm to sue the ministry for neglecting its duty of care and causing him personal harm, including deat...
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56% Bias Score
Half of Stranded Moselle River Ships Emergency-Locked; Lock Repair Ahead of Schedule
A ship accident on December 8th damaged the Müden lock on the Moselle River, halting shipping. As of today, 35 of 74 affected ships have been emergency-locked through a temporary gate, with completion expected soon, significantly ahead of initial projections.
Half of Stranded Moselle River Ships Emergency-Locked; Lock Repair Ahead of Schedule
A ship accident on December 8th damaged the Müden lock on the Moselle River, halting shipping. As of today, 35 of 74 affected ships have been emergency-locked through a temporary gate, with completion expected soon, significantly ahead of initial projections.
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24% Bias Score
Bundestag Approves 2024 Deutschlandticket Funding
The German Bundestag approved a law amendment securing funding for the 58 Euro Deutschlandticket in 2024, overcoming regional resistance and ensuring its continuation for over 13 million users, pending Bundesrat approval.
Bundestag Approves 2024 Deutschlandticket Funding
The German Bundestag approved a law amendment securing funding for the 58 Euro Deutschlandticket in 2024, overcoming regional resistance and ensuring its continuation for over 13 million users, pending Bundesrat approval.
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44% Bias Score