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Bpifrance's Influence on French Startups: A Decade of Investment
Between 2013 and 2023, Bpifrance invested โฌ4.6 billion directly in 500 French startups and โฌ5.9 billion in nearly 180 private equity funds; however, its market share decreased from 17% to 11% due to overall market growth, while still supporting nearly 80% of startups that received funding between 20...
Bpifrance's Influence on French Startups: A Decade of Investment
Between 2013 and 2023, Bpifrance invested โฌ4.6 billion directly in 500 French startups and โฌ5.9 billion in nearly 180 private equity funds; however, its market share decreased from 17% to 11% due to overall market growth, while still supporting nearly 80% of startups that received funding between 20...
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52% Bias Score
UK to Raise Electric Car Tax Threshold to Boost Sales
The UK government plans to raise the ยฃ40,000 price threshold for the electric car tax, the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS), to boost lagging EV sales and avoid billions in potential fines for missing green targets, following criticism that the current policy is a 'fiasco'.
UK to Raise Electric Car Tax Threshold to Boost Sales
The UK government plans to raise the ยฃ40,000 price threshold for the electric car tax, the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS), to boost lagging EV sales and avoid billions in potential fines for missing green targets, following criticism that the current policy is a 'fiasco'.
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52% Bias Score
France Cuts โฌ15 Million in Funding for Organic Farming Agency
The French Ministry of Agriculture announced on May 20th a โฌ15 million cut to the Agence Bio's budget, impacting its communication campaign and project funding for 2025, following a controversy over an advertisement and amid concerns about the agency's future.
France Cuts โฌ15 Million in Funding for Organic Farming Agency
The French Ministry of Agriculture announced on May 20th a โฌ15 million cut to the Agence Bio's budget, impacting its communication campaign and project funding for 2025, following a controversy over an advertisement and amid concerns about the agency's future.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Home Battery Boom Driven by Government Subsidies
Australia is experiencing a surge in home battery inquiries following the federal government's announcement of a $2.3 billion subsidy program covering 30 percent of purchase and installation costs, aiming to address grid strain from excess daytime solar energy and reduce consumer power bills.
Australian Home Battery Boom Driven by Government Subsidies
Australia is experiencing a surge in home battery inquiries following the federal government's announcement of a $2.3 billion subsidy program covering 30 percent of purchase and installation costs, aiming to address grid strain from excess daytime solar energy and reduce consumer power bills.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Household Battery Market Booms After Government Subsidy Announcement
Australia's household battery market is experiencing a surge due to a new $2.3 billion government rebate program, offering 30 percent off the cost, resulting in a 250 percent increase in inquiries since its announcement. This initiative builds upon Australia's high solar panel adoption rate, affecti...
Australian Household Battery Market Booms After Government Subsidy Announcement
Australia's household battery market is experiencing a surge due to a new $2.3 billion government rebate program, offering 30 percent off the cost, resulting in a 250 percent increase in inquiries since its announcement. This initiative builds upon Australia's high solar panel adoption rate, affecti...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's "Baby Bonus" Proposal Faces Scrutiny Amid Mixed Results from International Programs
President Trump's proposed "baby bonus" of $5,000 has sparked debate, with experts citing mixed results from similar programs in Singapore, Hungary, and Australia, highlighting the complexity of influencing birth rates with financial incentives alone.
Trump's "Baby Bonus" Proposal Faces Scrutiny Amid Mixed Results from International Programs
President Trump's proposed "baby bonus" of $5,000 has sparked debate, with experts citing mixed results from similar programs in Singapore, Hungary, and Australia, highlighting the complexity of influencing birth rates with financial incentives alone.
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60% Bias Score
UK Net Migration Plunges 50% in 2024
Net migration to the UK fell by almost 50% in 2024 to 431,000, down from 860,000 in 2023, primarily due to fewer work and study visas and departing pandemic-delayed travelers, exceeding even the pandemic-era drop; the previous government's policies and post-pandemic travel patterns are key factors.
UK Net Migration Plunges 50% in 2024
Net migration to the UK fell by almost 50% in 2024 to 431,000, down from 860,000 in 2023, primarily due to fewer work and study visas and departing pandemic-delayed travelers, exceeding even the pandemic-era drop; the previous government's policies and post-pandemic travel patterns are key factors.
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40% Bias Score
NHS Maternity Care Delays Costing Hundreds of Baby Lives Annually
Analysis reveals a delay in improving NHS maternity care, costing the lives of at least 2,500 babies since 2018 due to the failure to meet 2015 targets to halve stillbirths, neonatal, and maternal deaths by 2025, with current rates still significantly higher than the targets.
NHS Maternity Care Delays Costing Hundreds of Baby Lives Annually
Analysis reveals a delay in improving NHS maternity care, costing the lives of at least 2,500 babies since 2018 due to the failure to meet 2015 targets to halve stillbirths, neonatal, and maternal deaths by 2025, with current rates still significantly higher than the targets.
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52% Bias Score
Russians Reject Gorbachev's Anti-Alcohol Campaign, but Support a Different Approach
A VTsIOM poll shows that while Russians negatively view Gorbachev's 1985 anti-alcohol campaign due to its heavy-handed methods, they would mostly support a similar initiative today if implemented differently; current trends show declining alcohol consumption and increased teetotalism.
Russians Reject Gorbachev's Anti-Alcohol Campaign, but Support a Different Approach
A VTsIOM poll shows that while Russians negatively view Gorbachev's 1985 anti-alcohol campaign due to its heavy-handed methods, they would mostly support a similar initiative today if implemented differently; current trends show declining alcohol consumption and increased teetotalism.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Culture Outperforms Economy, But Funding Remains Low
A new report reveals that Spain's cultural and creative sectors generate more revenue than other key industries, significantly contribute to tourism, and rank fourth globally in influence; however, government funding remains low at 0.3% of the national budget.
Spanish Culture Outperforms Economy, But Funding Remains Low
A new report reveals that Spain's cultural and creative sectors generate more revenue than other key industries, significantly contribute to tourism, and rank fourth globally in influence; however, government funding remains low at 0.3% of the national budget.
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44% Bias Score
East German Economic Forum Demands Urgent Government Action
The Eastern German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow convened, with leaders like Manuela Schwesig (SPD) and Ulrike Malmendier calling for immediate government action to address three years of economic stagnation, particularly focusing on energy prices, investment, bureaucracy reduction, and immigration t...
East German Economic Forum Demands Urgent Government Action
The Eastern German Economic Forum in Bad Saarow convened, with leaders like Manuela Schwesig (SPD) and Ulrike Malmendier calling for immediate government action to address three years of economic stagnation, particularly focusing on energy prices, investment, bureaucracy reduction, and immigration t...
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44% Bias Score
German Housing Permits Rise After Years of Decline
Germany's new housing permits rose 3.4% year-on-year in Q1 2024 to 55,400 units, marking the first increase after a prolonged decline and signaling a potential housing market turnaround, though challenges remain due to high construction costs and a large backlog of unbuilt units.
German Housing Permits Rise After Years of Decline
Germany's new housing permits rose 3.4% year-on-year in Q1 2024 to 55,400 units, marking the first increase after a prolonged decline and signaling a potential housing market turnaround, though challenges remain due to high construction costs and a large backlog of unbuilt units.
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40% Bias Score
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