Tag #Germany

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Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support

Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.

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56% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
nrc.nl
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Dutch Volt Party Deactivates X Account, Citing Musk's Influence

Volt, a Dutch political party, is the first to deactivate its X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's promotion of extremist views and disinformation on the platform, highlighting the growing dilemma faced by political parties balancing reach with toxicity.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dw.com
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Protests Delay AfD Congress in Germany

Thousands of protesters delayed the start of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Riesa, Saxony, on January 11, 2025, due to road blockades and clashes with police, highlighting rising opposition to the far-right party ahead of the February 23rd elections.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Oil Tanker Incident off Rügen Sparks Safety Concerns

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, the "Eventin", carrying 99,000 tons of oil, experienced engine failure off Rügen, Germany, on Friday, prompting a rescue operation and raising concerns about the Baltic Sea's environmental and tourism sectors.

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40% Bias Score

Life Below Water
jpost.com
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Berlin Trial: Transgender Woman Accused of Arson, Assault, and Antisemitic Vandalism

Bahar S., a 43-year-old transgender Iranian refugee, stands trial in Berlin for arson attacks on police cars and embassies, assaults on officers, and antisemitic vandalism, allegedly committed between January and October 2024, citing solidarity with Gaza as her motivation.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
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Schleswig-Holstein Schools and Kindergartens Lack Gender-Based Violence Prevention Plans

A recent study in Schleswig-Holstein reveals that 80 percent of schools and 70 percent of kindergartens lack sufficient prevention plans for gender-based violence, underscoring the need for improved resources, intersectional approaches, and educator training to address this critical issue.

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Gender Equality
zeit.de
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response

A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...

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Zero Hunger
dw.com
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Russian Sanctions-Evading Tanker Adrift in Baltic Sea

A 100,000-ton oil tanker, the "Eventin," suspected to be part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet, became adrift in the Baltic Sea off Germany on Friday, prompting an emergency response and raising concerns about environmental risks and the effectiveness of sanctions.

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56% Bias Score

Climate Action
taz.de
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Hamburg Court Reviews AfD Politician's Disciplinary Action for Antisemitic Remarks

The Hamburg Constitutional Court is reviewing disciplinary actions against AfD politician Krzysztof Walczak for his statements in the Bürgerschaft, which included calling the CDU a "Christian democratic swindler troop" and claiming their migration policies were responsible for the entry of "hundreds...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
taz.de
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CDU's Antisemitism Stance Questioned Over Street Name Dispute

The CDU in Steglitz-Zehlendorf opposes renaming Treitschkestraße, named after an antisemitic historian, despite their public condemnation of antisemitism, revealing a disconnect between rhetoric and action and prioritizing bureaucratic convenience over confronting antisemitism.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
welt.de
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Telefónica CEO Calls for Reallocation of Underutilized 5G Spectrum in Germany

Telefónica-Deutschland CEO Markus Haas urges the German government to reallocate underutilized 5G spectrum reserved for industrial campus networks to mobile network operators, citing low adoption rates (under 500 applications) and arguing for improved efficiency and faster deployment.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
sueddeutsche.de
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Baerbock's Syria Trip Costs, LA Fires, BlackRock Climate Retreat

German Foreign Minister Baerbock's trip to Syria utilized five planes, incurring high costs; eleven deaths resulted from the Los Angeles fires, prompting criticism of insufficient staffing; BlackRock joined other US banks in withdrawing from climate alliances.

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Climate Action