Tag #Germany

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Expelled AfD Member to Join Rosenheim City Council

Stefan Bauer, a former AfD member expelled for his Holocaust-comparing statements regarding COVID-19 vaccinations, is set to become a Rosenheim city council member despite his party's objections after receiving 3726 votes in the 2020 election, filling a vacant seat.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Housing Affordability Improves Slightly, but Challenges Persist

An ING survey reveals that despite rising wages, 22% of Germans find it difficult to pay housing costs, with renters (26%) more affected than homeowners (12%), reflecting Germany's low homeownership rate (48%) and concerns about future housing affordability.

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32% Bias Score

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VW Faces Nationwide Strikes Amidst Restructuring Plans

On December 2nd, 2023, IG Metall initiated nationwide warning strikes at all Volkswagen plants in Germany due to failed wage negotiations where VW proposed job cuts and pay reductions, resulting in temporary production halts across all factories.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Fragile Peace, Political Shifts, and Book Sales: A Week in Review

This week saw a decrease in FDP popularity, an increase in Volker Wissing's approval, a fragile ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, and the release of Angela Merkel's autobiography, which sold significantly fewer copies than a recent thriller on its first day. A DHL cargo plane crashed in Lithua...

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Zicai's Debut: Goal, Assist, and Bright Future for Germany

In her debut for the German women's national team, 20-year-old Cora Zicai scored a goal and provided an assist in a 6-0 victory over Switzerland on her birthday; her performance highlights SC Freiburg's successful youth development program.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Frankfurt Recommends Renaming "Lumumba" Hot Chocolate Drink

The Tourism Company Frankfurt (TCF) recommended renaming the popular hot chocolate drink "Lumumba" due to its potential connection to Patrice Lumumba, a Congolese independence leader, raising concerns about colonial history; alternatives such as "Hot Chocolate with a Kick" are suggested.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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German Businesses Lag in AI Adoption, Facing a Decade-Long Competitive Disadvantage

A Cisco study reveals that only 6% of German companies are well-prepared for AI, lagging behind European counterparts due to insufficient infrastructure and skilled workforce, despite 98% recognizing AI's growing importance.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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VW Faces Warning Strike Amid Wage Dispute in Germany

Following failed contract negotiations, the IG Metall union announced a warning strike at Volkswagen plants in Germany on Monday, impacting roughly 120,000 workers due to VW's refusal of a 10% wage increase and threats of layoffs and factory closures.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Nordic Combined Team Dominates in Finland

The German Nordic Combined team achieved seven podium finishes out of nine in Finland, including two complete German podium sweeps, marking a significant comeback after a winless previous season; Vinzenz Geiger leads the overall World Cup.

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Reduced Inequality
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German Inequality: Austerity Fuels Anxiety Over Social Justice

Widespread job cuts in German industries, coupled with billions in shareholder payouts and government austerity measures targeting social programs, expose deep inequalities and fuel public anxiety surrounding wealth redistribution, despite the fact that many would benefit from such measures.

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68% Bias Score

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IG Metall Strikes Hit All VW German Plants

Following failed negotiations on job cuts and salary reductions, IG Metall initiated nationwide warning strikes at all German Volkswagen plants starting December 2nd, 2023, impacting roughly 120,000 employees.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Mixed Start to German Christmas Retail Season

German retailers experienced a mixed start to the Christmas season in the week before Advent, with larger stores and city center locations performing better than smaller businesses and those in less central areas; while larger stores and those in city centers reported higher satisfaction, almost two...

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