Short Election Notice Creates Voting Hurdles for Germans Abroad
Due to the late announcement of the German Bundestag election date (February 23, 2025), Germans living abroad face significant challenges in receiving and returning their ballots on time; the current system, which relies on mail, is complicated and inefficient, leading to low voter turnout among the...
Short Election Notice Creates Voting Hurdles for Germans Abroad
Due to the late announcement of the German Bundestag election date (February 23, 2025), Germans living abroad face significant challenges in receiving and returning their ballots on time; the current system, which relies on mail, is complicated and inefficient, leading to low voter turnout among the...
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36% Bias Score
Germany Proposes Nationwide Data Consolidation to Prevent Future Attacks
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed consolidating nationwide police data on potential attackers to prevent future attacks like the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed six, citing the perpetrator's 110 prior police records.
Germany Proposes Nationwide Data Consolidation to Prevent Future Attacks
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser proposed consolidating nationwide police data on potential attackers to prevent future attacks like the Magdeburg Christmas market attack that killed six, citing the perpetrator's 110 prior police records.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates Military Conscription Amidst Ukraine War
Facing renewed security concerns, German political parties debate reintroducing mandatory military service, with proposals ranging from improved voluntary service conditions to a new flexible system or full conscription.
Germany Debates Military Conscription Amidst Ukraine War
Facing renewed security concerns, German political parties debate reintroducing mandatory military service, with proposals ranging from improved voluntary service conditions to a new flexible system or full conscription.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
Germany's ePA System Faces Major Security Risks
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) system, launched in January 2024, faces significant security flaws, including extended access times for healthcare providers and lack of granular control over data access, potentially exposing 70 million patients' data to unauthorized access and raising se...
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56% Bias Score
Chemnitz Opens European Capital of Culture Amidst Protest and Bomb Threat
Chemnitz launched its year as European Capital of Culture with a large street festival and official ceremony on January 20th, 2025, despite a bomb threat and counter-demonstrations regarding right-wing extremism, showcasing over 1000 events aiming for a positive future.
Chemnitz Opens European Capital of Culture Amidst Protest and Bomb Threat
Chemnitz launched its year as European Capital of Culture with a large street festival and official ceremony on January 20th, 2025, despite a bomb threat and counter-demonstrations regarding right-wing extremism, showcasing over 1000 events aiming for a positive future.
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44% Bias Score
German Security Agency Warns Against Solar Power Grid Plan Due to Cybersecurity Risks
Germany's plan to use internet-capable Chinese-made inverters in solar power plants to stabilize the grid faces strong opposition from the BSI due to significant security risks, as these inverters could be remotely controlled by the manufacturers or hackers, potentially impacting the entire European...
German Security Agency Warns Against Solar Power Grid Plan Due to Cybersecurity Risks
Germany's plan to use internet-capable Chinese-made inverters in solar power plants to stabilize the grid faces strong opposition from the BSI due to significant security risks, as these inverters could be remotely controlled by the manufacturers or hackers, potentially impacting the entire European...
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44% Bias Score
Bayern Munich Extends Winning Streak in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich won their fourth consecutive Bundesliga match, beating Wolfsburg 3-2, while Bayer Leverkusen also won, and RB Leipzig drew 3-3 with Bochum after a three-goal comeback by Myron Boadu.
Bayern Munich Extends Winning Streak in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich won their fourth consecutive Bundesliga match, beating Wolfsburg 3-2, while Bayer Leverkusen also won, and RB Leipzig drew 3-3 with Bochum after a three-goal comeback by Myron Boadu.
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20% Bias Score
German Works Councils Plummet to Historic Low
A new study reveals that only 7% of German companies have a works council, a historic low, highlighting concerns over worker representation and prompting calls for policy changes to strengthen works councils and address employer resistance.
German Works Councils Plummet to Historic Low
A new study reveals that only 7% of German companies have a works council, a historic low, highlighting concerns over worker representation and prompting calls for policy changes to strengthen works councils and address employer resistance.
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44% Bias Score
16,000+ Protest AfD Leader's Hamburg Appearance
On Thursday, over 16,000 people demonstrated in Hamburg against AfD leader Alice Weidel's appearance at City Hall, highlighting widespread opposition to the party's policies and rhetoric; the protest, organized by a coalition of groups, marched from the central station to the Rathausmarkt, prompting...
16,000+ Protest AfD Leader's Hamburg Appearance
On Thursday, over 16,000 people demonstrated in Hamburg against AfD leader Alice Weidel's appearance at City Hall, highlighting widespread opposition to the party's policies and rhetoric; the protest, organized by a coalition of groups, marched from the central station to the Rathausmarkt, prompting...
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60% Bias Score
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
Scholz Pledges Enhanced Security After Magdeburg Market Attack
One month after a car attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market killed six and injured 300, Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged increased security for public events and financial aid to victims, equating it to support for terror attack victims.
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36% Bias Score
German Greens Criticize SPD's Handling of Ukraine Aid Package
German Green Party leader Franziska Brantner criticized the SPD for potentially jeopardizing crucial military aid to Ukraine due to upcoming elections, warning it could harm Germany's reputation and European stability. The SPD's initial reluctance to approve a β¬3 billion aid package caused conflict ...
German Greens Criticize SPD's Handling of Ukraine Aid Package
German Green Party leader Franziska Brantner criticized the SPD for potentially jeopardizing crucial military aid to Ukraine due to upcoming elections, warning it could harm Germany's reputation and European stability. The SPD's initial reluctance to approve a β¬3 billion aid package caused conflict ...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
Germany Could Participate in Securing Ukrainian Demilitarized Zone: Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated Germany could help secure a demilitarized zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire occurs, emphasizing Germany's role as NATO's largest European partner and his upcoming meeting with the US administration in February to discuss this, alongside advocating for a si...
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32% Bias Score