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German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
German Rents Rise Amidst Housing Shortage
German rents increased by 4 percent in 2024, while house prices initially fell by 5 percent before rebounding; low vacancy rates and unmet housing construction targets highlight a persistent housing shortage.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Care Needs Rise by 700,000 in 2023
In Germany, the number of people needing care rose by 700,000 to 5.7 million by December 2023, primarily due to a broader definition of care needs since 2017, with most receiving care at home, highlighting a strain on informal caregivers.
Germany's Care Needs Rise by 700,000 in 2023
In Germany, the number of people needing care rose by 700,000 to 5.7 million by December 2023, primarily due to a broader definition of care needs since 2017, with most receiving care at home, highlighting a strain on informal caregivers.
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40% Bias Score
Germany adopts legally binding National Biodiversity Strategy with 2030 targets
Germany's cabinet approved a National Biodiversity Strategy, setting a 2030 goal to restore 20 percent of land and sea areas and aiming for 30 percent protection overall, although enforcement mechanisms are lacking.
Germany adopts legally binding National Biodiversity Strategy with 2030 targets
Germany's cabinet approved a National Biodiversity Strategy, setting a 2030 goal to restore 20 percent of land and sea areas and aiming for 30 percent protection overall, although enforcement mechanisms are lacking.
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32% Bias Score
A8 Motorway Expansion Approved: Six-Lane Upgrade to Ease Congestion
The German government approved a six-lane expansion and reconstruction of the A8 motorway's Albauftieg section between Mühlhausen and Hohenstadt, addressing a major traffic bottleneck and frequent accident site, with construction beginning after a two-year planning and tendering phase.
A8 Motorway Expansion Approved: Six-Lane Upgrade to Ease Congestion
The German government approved a six-lane expansion and reconstruction of the A8 motorway's Albauftieg section between Mühlhausen and Hohenstadt, addressing a major traffic bottleneck and frequent accident site, with construction beginning after a two-year planning and tendering phase.
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40% 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
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
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
Saxony's Minister President Election: Kretschmer Seeks Minority Government
In Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU) is seeking re-election as Minister President, aiming to form a minority government with the SPD, facing opposition from Jörg Urban (AfD) and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). A simple majority is needed after the first round. The election must be completed by early ...
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg's Environmental Senator Leaves Behind Ambitious Heat Plan
Hamburg's long-time environmental senator, Jens Kerstan, is stepping down on March 2nd due to health issues, leaving behind a city-wide heat planning initiative that prioritizes heat pumps as the primary solution for climate-neutral heating in nearly all buildings.
Hamburg's Environmental Senator Leaves Behind Ambitious Heat Plan
Hamburg's long-time environmental senator, Jens Kerstan, is stepping down on March 2nd due to health issues, leaving behind a city-wide heat planning initiative that prioritizes heat pumps as the primary solution for climate-neutral heating in nearly all buildings.
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52% Bias Score
€8.4 Million Lost to Scams in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Between January and November 2024, over €8.4 million was stolen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, through more than 2,000 scams targeting primarily older adults via phone calls, social media, and other methods.
€8.4 Million Lost to Scams in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Between January and November 2024, over €8.4 million was stolen in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, through more than 2,000 scams targeting primarily older adults via phone calls, social media, and other methods.
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36% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
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40% 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
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
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