German Civil Society Demands AfD Ban
More than fifty German civil society organizations demand the Bundestag initiate a ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a major party whose potential ban is subject to the Federal Constitutional Court's review based on whether the party acts against the principles of the free democratic order.
German Civil Society Demands AfD Ban
More than fifty German civil society organizations demand the Bundestag initiate a ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), a major party whose potential ban is subject to the Federal Constitutional Court's review based on whether the party acts against the principles of the free democratic order.
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32% Bias Score
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
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48% Bias Score
Soaring Butter Prices Hit German Christmas Baking
German butter prices increased by 38.9% year-on-year in November 2023, impacting Christmas baking costs; coffee prices are at a 50-year high due to climate change; overall food inflation slowed but remains a concern for the European Central Bank.
Soaring Butter Prices Hit German Christmas Baking
German butter prices increased by 38.9% year-on-year in November 2023, impacting Christmas baking costs; coffee prices are at a 50-year high due to climate change; overall food inflation slowed but remains a concern for the European Central Bank.
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40% Bias Score
14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands
A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for the murder and burning of his wife in June 2022; her body was found near Mainz-Bingen, Germany, after months of uncertainty regarding her identity, leading to his arrest in October 2022 based on forensic evidence.
14-Year Sentence for Murder and Burning of Wife in Netherlands
A 45-year-old man from Reuver, Netherlands, received a 14-year prison sentence for the murder and burning of his wife in June 2022; her body was found near Mainz-Bingen, Germany, after months of uncertainty regarding her identity, leading to his arrest in October 2022 based on forensic evidence.
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44% Bias Score
Preuß Maintains World Cup Lead Despite Third-Place Finish
After winning her first race of the season on Friday, German biathlete Franziska Preuß secured her lead in the overall World Cup standings with a third-place finish in the pursuit race in Hochfilzen, Austria on Saturday, behind Lou Jeanmonnot and teammate Vanessa Voigt.
Preuß Maintains World Cup Lead Despite Third-Place Finish
After winning her first race of the season on Friday, German biathlete Franziska Preuß secured her lead in the overall World Cup standings with a third-place finish in the pursuit race in Hochfilzen, Austria on Saturday, behind Lou Jeanmonnot and teammate Vanessa Voigt.
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24% Bias Score
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Advocates for Ukraine Peace, Rejects Long-Range Weapon Delivery
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine war on December 14, 2024, emphasizing Ukraine's strong military and rejecting the delivery of long-range weapons while linking the issue to the upcoming Bundestag election.
Scholz Advocates for Ukraine Peace, Rejects Long-Range Weapon Delivery
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine war on December 14, 2024, emphasizing Ukraine's strong military and rejecting the delivery of long-range weapons while linking the issue to the upcoming Bundestag election.
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44% Bias Score
Syrian Doctor's Return to Syria Poses Challenge to German Healthcare
Syrian cardiologist Housam Almustafa, who fled Aleppo in 2012, is considering returning to help rebuild his country, posing a significant challenge to Germany's healthcare system which is currently facing 200,000 unfilled positions, and triggering a political debate ahead of the German elections.
Syrian Doctor's Return to Syria Poses Challenge to German Healthcare
Syrian cardiologist Housam Almustafa, who fled Aleppo in 2012, is considering returning to help rebuild his country, posing a significant challenge to Germany's healthcare system which is currently facing 200,000 unfilled positions, and triggering a political debate ahead of the German elections.
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36% Bias Score
German Loneliness Study: High Prevalence, Particularly Among Young Adults
A Forsa study for Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) reveals that 60% of Germans experience loneliness, with 68% of 18-39 year-olds affected, highlighting a significant correlation with age, relationship status, and gender, and a notable link to increased physical and mental health risks.
German Loneliness Study: High Prevalence, Particularly Among Young Adults
A Forsa study for Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) reveals that 60% of Germans experience loneliness, with 68% of 18-39 year-olds affected, highlighting a significant correlation with age, relationship status, and gender, and a notable link to increased physical and mental health risks.
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36% Bias Score
Voigt Remains CDU Head, Forms Novel Thuringian Coalition
Mario Voigt was re-elected as Thuringia's CDU leader on December 14th, 2024, with 88.7% of the vote (excluding abstentions), after leading the CDU back into government as part of a novel coalition with the BSW and SPD, promising policy improvements and changes.
Voigt Remains CDU Head, Forms Novel Thuringian Coalition
Mario Voigt was re-elected as Thuringia's CDU leader on December 14th, 2024, with 88.7% of the vote (excluding abstentions), after leading the CDU back into government as part of a novel coalition with the BSW and SPD, promising policy improvements and changes.
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12% Bias Score
Assad's Fall Prompts German Asylum Freeze, Repatriation Debate
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sparked joyous celebrations among the large Syrian diaspora in Germany, but also prompted a German government freeze on 47,270 pending asylum applications and a debate about the potential return of Syrian refugees.
Assad's Fall Prompts German Asylum Freeze, Repatriation Debate
The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sparked joyous celebrations among the large Syrian diaspora in Germany, but also prompted a German government freeze on 47,270 pending asylum applications and a debate about the potential return of Syrian refugees.
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44% Bias Score
\"Potential Exodus of Syrian Doctors Threatens German Healthcare System\"
\"The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has prompted concerns in Germany about the potential return of around 5,000 Syrian doctors working in German hospitals, which could significantly worsen existing staff shortages and strain the already overburdened healthcare system; the impact ...
\"Potential Exodus of Syrian Doctors Threatens German Healthcare System\"
\"The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime has prompted concerns in Germany about the potential return of around 5,000 Syrian doctors working in German hospitals, which could significantly worsen existing staff shortages and strain the already overburdened healthcare system; the impact ...
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52% Bias Score