Dutch Government to Fully Own New Nuclear Power Plants
The Netherlands' government will fully own two new nuclear power plants due to private sector unwillingness to invest because of financial risks, and will establish a holding company for construction and operation, marking a significant policy shift aiming for energy security and strategic autonomy.
Dutch Government to Fully Own New Nuclear Power Plants
The Netherlands' government will fully own two new nuclear power plants due to private sector unwillingness to invest because of financial risks, and will establish a holding company for construction and operation, marking a significant policy shift aiming for energy security and strategic autonomy.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Orders Creation of US Sovereign Wealth Fund
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday mandating the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund within one year, potentially to acquire TikTok; the plan requires congressional approval and funding mechanisms due to the US budget deficit.
Trump Orders Creation of US Sovereign Wealth Fund
President Trump issued an executive order on Monday mandating the creation of a US sovereign wealth fund within one year, potentially to acquire TikTok; the plan requires congressional approval and funding mechanisms due to the US budget deficit.
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44% Bias Score
China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
China Increases Government Investment to Boost Domestic Demand
China's 2024 budget earmarks $95.9 billion for investment, a 2.94 percent increase from 2023, aiming to counter trade protectionism's impact by boosting domestic demand and addressing challenges in project quality, debt, and private investment.
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40% Bias Score
Northvolt Bankruptcy Costs Schleswig-Holstein €300 Million
Schleswig-Holstein will borrow €300 million to cover its share of a €600 million loan guarantee for Northvolt's now-bankrupt battery factory near Heide, after the company filed for bankruptcy under US insolvency law, revealing operational and financial difficulties since at least 2023.
Northvolt Bankruptcy Costs Schleswig-Holstein €300 Million
Schleswig-Holstein will borrow €300 million to cover its share of a €600 million loan guarantee for Northvolt's now-bankrupt battery factory near Heide, after the company filed for bankruptcy under US insolvency law, revealing operational and financial difficulties since at least 2023.
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32% Bias Score
GSK CEO urges UK government to boost support for pharma industry
GSK's CEO Emma Walmsley says the UK government must increase support for its pharmaceutical industry to prevent it being overtaken by foreign rivals, following AstraZeneca's cancellation of a £450 million vaccine factory near Liverpool due to insufficient state support.
GSK CEO urges UK government to boost support for pharma industry
GSK's CEO Emma Walmsley says the UK government must increase support for its pharmaceutical industry to prevent it being overtaken by foreign rivals, following AstraZeneca's cancellation of a £450 million vaccine factory near Liverpool due to insufficient state support.
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44% Bias Score
Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink
Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.
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44% Bias Score
Government Should Subsidize Development Approval Costs to Speed Housing
The lengthy and costly governmental approval process for development projects, particularly residential ones, hinders much-needed construction, especially in coastal areas, due to fees, delays, and interest costs, prompting a suggestion for authorities to cover some or all of these expenses to accel...
Government Should Subsidize Development Approval Costs to Speed Housing
The lengthy and costly governmental approval process for development projects, particularly residential ones, hinders much-needed construction, especially in coastal areas, due to fees, delays, and interest costs, prompting a suggestion for authorities to cover some or all of these expenses to accel...
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56% Bias Score