Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
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40% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges Planned High-Rise Towers
The Munich group "Hochhausstopp" gathered 40,000 signatures to initiate a citizen's vote against two planned 155-meter-high towers near the Paketposthalle in Neuhausen, challenging the city council's likely approval in February 2025.
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44% Bias Score
CSU Advocates for Bavarian-Centric 2040 Olympic Bid
The CSU party in Bavaria is pushing for a 2040 Olympic Games bid centered in Bavaria, using existing Munich venues, emphasizing sustainability, and promoting economic benefits like job creation and infrastructure improvements, unlike other German bids from Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and the Rhine-Ruh...
CSU Advocates for Bavarian-Centric 2040 Olympic Bid
The CSU party in Bavaria is pushing for a 2040 Olympic Games bid centered in Bavaria, using existing Munich venues, emphasizing sustainability, and promoting economic benefits like job creation and infrastructure improvements, unlike other German bids from Berlin, Hamburg, Leipzig, and the Rhine-Ruh...
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48% Bias Score
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Turkey Nuclear Plant Delays
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, citing German bureaucracy despite receiving export permits; Russia sourced Chinese replacements.
Rosatom to Sue Siemens Energy Over Turkey Nuclear Plant Delays
Rosatom plans to sue Siemens Energy for delayed equipment delivery to Turkey's Akkuyu nuclear power plant, citing German bureaucracy despite receiving export permits; Russia sourced Chinese replacements.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Growing Debt Crisis: The Urgent Need for Financial Education
A 2023 Forsa survey revealed 85% of Germans desire more financial education in schools, yet 5.56 million Germans were over-indebted last year, averaging €31,300 in debt; this highlights the need for improved financial literacy, especially amongst young people and the elderly.
Germany's Growing Debt Crisis: The Urgent Need for Financial Education
A 2023 Forsa survey revealed 85% of Germans desire more financial education in schools, yet 5.56 million Germans were over-indebted last year, averaging €31,300 in debt; this highlights the need for improved financial literacy, especially amongst young people and the elderly.
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52% Bias Score
Thuringia's 2025 Budget: €150 Million Shortfall in Personnel Costs
Thuringia's 2025 budget faces a €150 million shortfall in personnel expenses due to underestimation of salary increases by the previous government, intensifying pressure on the new coalition's austerity plans and drawing criticism from the Linke party.
Thuringia's 2025 Budget: €150 Million Shortfall in Personnel Costs
Thuringia's 2025 budget faces a €150 million shortfall in personnel expenses due to underestimation of salary increases by the previous government, intensifying pressure on the new coalition's austerity plans and drawing criticism from the Linke party.
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48% Bias Score
AfD Congress Delayed by Massive Protests in Riesa
Thousands protested the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, resulting in a several-hour delay due to road blockades and clashes with police, leading to injuries on both sides and an ongoing police investigation into an assault on a state MP.
AfD Congress Delayed by Massive Protests in Riesa
Thousands protested the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, resulting in a several-hour delay due to road blockades and clashes with police, leading to injuries on both sides and an ongoing police investigation into an assault on a state MP.
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48% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg to Expand Lake Constance Geothermal Energy Projects
Baden-Württemberg is expanding Lake Constance geothermal energy projects to provide CO2-neutral heating for hundreds of buildings in towns including Meersburg, Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, Radolfzell, and Überlingen, with the first project starting in 2026.
Baden-Württemberg to Expand Lake Constance Geothermal Energy Projects
Baden-Württemberg is expanding Lake Constance geothermal energy projects to provide CO2-neutral heating for hundreds of buildings in towns including Meersburg, Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, Radolfzell, and Überlingen, with the first project starting in 2026.
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52% Bias Score
German Police Actions at AfD Protest Under Investigation
On January 28th, 2024, roughly 15,000 people protested an AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, causing a two-hour delay. The police's response, involving pepper spray and alleged assaults, is under investigation due to claims of excessive force and rights violations, despite police reporting missio...
German Police Actions at AfD Protest Under Investigation
On January 28th, 2024, roughly 15,000 people protested an AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, causing a two-hour delay. The police's response, involving pepper spray and alleged assaults, is under investigation due to claims of excessive force and rights violations, despite police reporting missio...
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40% Bias Score
Bavaria Considers 2040 Olympic Bid, Plans Statewide Sports Festival
The CSU in Bavaria is planning a statewide sports festival and is considering a bid for the 2040 Olympic Summer Games, focusing on community and economic benefits, with Munich as a potential host city, awaiting the outcome of the German federal elections.
Bavaria Considers 2040 Olympic Bid, Plans Statewide Sports Festival
The CSU in Bavaria is planning a statewide sports festival and is considering a bid for the 2040 Olympic Summer Games, focusing on community and economic benefits, with Munich as a potential host city, awaiting the outcome of the German federal elections.
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44% Bias Score
Berlin Demonstration Turns Violent: Police Clash with Mourners, Multiple Arrests".
Approximately 3,000 people participated in a Berlin demonstration commemorating Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht on January 19th, 2024, which resulted in clashes with police, over 20 arrests, and at least one serious injury requiring hospitalization.
Berlin Demonstration Turns Violent: Police Clash with Mourners, Multiple Arrests".
Approximately 3,000 people participated in a Berlin demonstration commemorating Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht on January 19th, 2024, which resulted in clashes with police, over 20 arrests, and at least one serious injury requiring hospitalization.
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48% Bias Score
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
Munich Citizen's Initiative Challenges High-Rise Construction Plan
The Munich citizens' group "Hochhausstop" gathered over 40,000 signatures to initiate a referendum against a planned high-rise development near the Paketposthalle, exceeding the required three percent of registered voters and challenging the city council's recent decision to allow high-rise construc...
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44% Bias Score