German Housing Shortage Worsens Amidst Permit Decline
Germany saw a 19.5 percent decrease in building permits from January to October 2024 compared to the previous year, falling short of the government's 400,000 new homes target and worsening the existing housing shortage, particularly in cities, despite some price corrections in the real estate market...
German Housing Shortage Worsens Amidst Permit Decline
Germany saw a 19.5 percent decrease in building permits from January to October 2024 compared to the previous year, falling short of the government's 400,000 new homes target and worsening the existing housing shortage, particularly in cities, despite some price corrections in the real estate market...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Exposed: RWE CEO Calls for Backup System
RWE CEO Markus Krebber highlighted Germany's energy grid vulnerability after a tenfold surge in wholesale electricity prices on November 6th, 2024, advocating for a capacity market and rejecting a return to nuclear power due to lack of societal consensus.
Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Exposed: RWE CEO Calls for Backup System
RWE CEO Markus Krebber highlighted Germany's energy grid vulnerability after a tenfold surge in wholesale electricity prices on November 6th, 2024, advocating for a capacity market and rejecting a return to nuclear power due to lack of societal consensus.
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44% Bias Score
Erzgebirgskreis Sells Fichtelberghaus to Private Investor for €1.975 Million
The Erzgebirgskreis sold the Fichtelberghaus, a popular tourist destination in Saxony's Erzgebirge, to Fichtelberghaus Invest GmbH for €1.975 million, due to high renovation costs. The sale includes a clause ensuring continued operation as a restaurant and hotel, while a separate smaller plot was so...
Erzgebirgskreis Sells Fichtelberghaus to Private Investor for €1.975 Million
The Erzgebirgskreis sold the Fichtelberghaus, a popular tourist destination in Saxony's Erzgebirge, to Fichtelberghaus Invest GmbH for €1.975 million, due to high renovation costs. The sale includes a clause ensuring continued operation as a restaurant and hotel, while a separate smaller plot was so...
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48% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Police Officials Investigated for Misconduct
An investigation into five Baden-Württemberg police officials, including four high-ranking officers and one civil servant, is underway in Stuttgart due to allegations of misconduct, primarily involving the controversial recruitment and promotion of individuals based on personal connections rather th...
Baden-Württemberg Police Officials Investigated for Misconduct
An investigation into five Baden-Württemberg police officials, including four high-ranking officers and one civil servant, is underway in Stuttgart due to allegations of misconduct, primarily involving the controversial recruitment and promotion of individuals based on personal connections rather th...
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36% Bias Score
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
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28% Bias Score
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
Schön Clinics Delays Job Cuts Amidst Union Pressure
Schön Clinics in Rendsburg and Eckernförde will not issue January termination notices to approximately 250 employees, but job cuts remain likely, prompting upcoming negotiations between the clinic group and the works council.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months
The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months
The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...
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40% Bias Score
Record High of Illegal Wolf Killings in Brandenburg Fuels Debate on Conservation
Brandenburg, Germany, recorded a record high of six illegal wolf killings in 2024, prompting a debate about lowering the wolf's protected status and managing the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly with the highest number of wolf families in Germany residing in Brandenburg.
Record High of Illegal Wolf Killings in Brandenburg Fuels Debate on Conservation
Brandenburg, Germany, recorded a record high of six illegal wolf killings in 2024, prompting a debate about lowering the wolf's protected status and managing the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly with the highest number of wolf families in Germany residing in Brandenburg.
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44% Bias Score
German Audit Office Criticizes Federal Spending, Highlights Security Risks
The German Federal Audit Office's "Remarks 2024" report criticizes the federal government for ineffective spending on military equipment, overpriced consulting contracts, and centralized IT infrastructure, urging for improved financial management and systemic reforms.
German Audit Office Criticizes Federal Spending, Highlights Security Risks
The German Federal Audit Office's "Remarks 2024" report criticizes the federal government for ineffective spending on military equipment, overpriced consulting contracts, and centralized IT infrastructure, urging for improved financial management and systemic reforms.
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32% Bias Score
Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
Averted Strike Averts German Cash Crisis
A potential strike by 10,000 German cash transport workers was averted after reaching a wage agreement (6.5%-8.4% increase) and a new 5-year contract; despite 50% of transactions still being in cash, businesses expect minimal disruption due to the increasing use of cards.
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48% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Overhauls Education System with G9 Return and Language Funding
Baden-Württemberg is reforming its education system, including a return to nine-year Gymnasium (G9), enhanced language support (€260 million investment), and changes to secondary school recommendations; this follows declining student performance and a successful citizen initiative.
Baden-Württemberg Overhauls Education System with G9 Return and Language Funding
Baden-Württemberg is reforming its education system, including a return to nine-year Gymnasium (G9), enhanced language support (€260 million investment), and changes to secondary school recommendations; this follows declining student performance and a successful citizen initiative.
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36% Bias Score
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
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36% Bias Score