Germany Launches Electronic Patient File (ePA) to Improve Healthcare
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) allows patients to manage their health data, improving care coordination and data sharing among healthcare providers while maintaining strict data protection under European law.
Germany Launches Electronic Patient File (ePA) to Improve Healthcare
Germany's new electronic patient file (ePA) allows patients to manage their health data, improving care coordination and data sharing among healthcare providers while maintaining strict data protection under European law.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Sparks Debate in Germany
Donald Trump's demand that NATO countries spend 5% of their GDP on defense has been met with resistance from several German political parties, prompting debate over Germany's defense spending, its role in NATO, and its relationship with the United States.
Trump's 5% Defense Spending Demand Sparks Debate in Germany
Donald Trump's demand that NATO countries spend 5% of their GDP on defense has been met with resistance from several German political parties, prompting debate over Germany's defense spending, its role in NATO, and its relationship with the United States.
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44% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
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40% Bias Score
German Physician Shortage Creates Healthcare Crisis
Germany faces a severe shortage of general practitioners, particularly impacting smaller cities, as retiring physicians are not being replaced, leaving patients with limited access to care and overburdening existing doctors. This is fueled by insufficient medical school places and young doctors' pre...
German Physician Shortage Creates Healthcare Crisis
Germany faces a severe shortage of general practitioners, particularly impacting smaller cities, as retiring physicians are not being replaced, leaving patients with limited access to care and overburdening existing doctors. This is fueled by insufficient medical school places and young doctors' pre...
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56% Bias Score
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
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32% Bias Score
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
Six Dead, Hundreds Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
A 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor drove his car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on December 20, 2023, killing six people and injuring nearly 300; support services are struggling to meet the extensive physical and psychological needs of victims.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's CO2 Emissions Hit Record Low, but EU Target Missed
Germany's CO2 equivalent emissions dropped to 656 million tons in 2023, a new historical low, but missed its EU climate target by 12 million tons due to factors including economic slowdown and insufficient investment in climate-friendly technologies.
Germany's CO2 Emissions Hit Record Low, but EU Target Missed
Germany's CO2 equivalent emissions dropped to 656 million tons in 2023, a new historical low, but missed its EU climate target by 12 million tons due to factors including economic slowdown and insufficient investment in climate-friendly technologies.
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36% Bias Score
German Refugee Integration Course Funding Uncertainty Threatens Employment Rates
A DeZIM study found that refugees in Germany who completed integration courses had a 12 percent higher employment rate than those who didn't, highlighting the urgency of maintaining funding for these courses despite current budget uncertainties.
German Refugee Integration Course Funding Uncertainty Threatens Employment Rates
A DeZIM study found that refugees in Germany who completed integration courses had a 12 percent higher employment rate than those who didn't, highlighting the urgency of maintaining funding for these courses despite current budget uncertainties.
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52% Bias Score
Six Dead, 300 Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Car Attack
On December 20th, a car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market killed six and injured nearly 300; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor is suspected.
Six Dead, 300 Injured in Magdeburg Christmas Market Car Attack
On December 20th, a car attack at a Magdeburg Christmas market killed six and injured nearly 300; a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian doctor is suspected.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
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48% Bias Score
Vance's False Claim Linking AfD to Nazi Resistance
J.D. Vance, the incoming US Vice President, falsely claimed on X that Germany's AfD party is most popular in areas that historically resisted the Nazis; however, organized resistance was effectively crushed by 1934, and the AfD's support is concentrated in areas with high Nazi support in the 1930s.
Vance's False Claim Linking AfD to Nazi Resistance
J.D. Vance, the incoming US Vice President, falsely claimed on X that Germany's AfD party is most popular in areas that historically resisted the Nazis; however, organized resistance was effectively crushed by 1934, and the AfD's support is concentrated in areas with high Nazi support in the 1930s.
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40% Bias Score
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
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16% Bias Score