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German Gas Prices: Cartel Office Considers Regulations Amidst Price-Cutting Debate
German gas prices fell in April, but not proportionally to global crude oil price drops, prompting the Bundeskartellamt to consider regulations limiting daily price increases, a move opposed by industry experts due to potential negative consequences for consumers and competition.
German Gas Prices: Cartel Office Considers Regulations Amidst Price-Cutting Debate
German gas prices fell in April, but not proportionally to global crude oil price drops, prompting the Bundeskartellamt to consider regulations limiting daily price increases, a move opposed by industry experts due to potential negative consequences for consumers and competition.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Postpones Controversial Telecom Bill Amid Censorship Concerns
The Mexican Senate postponed a controversial telecommunications bill that could allow the government to block digital platforms, following public protests and concerns over censorship; the bill's future is uncertain.
Mexico Postpones Controversial Telecom Bill Amid Censorship Concerns
The Mexican Senate postponed a controversial telecommunications bill that could allow the government to block digital platforms, following public protests and concerns over censorship; the bill's future is uncertain.
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52% Bias Score
D66 Proposes Sweeping Government Reform, 10 New Cities to Tackle Housing Crisis
D66 leader Sigrid Kaag announced plans to reduce government regulations by two for every new rule, invest in clean energy and build 10 new cities to resolve housing shortages, and rebuild the tax agency for faster reforms, amidst criticisms of the current coalition's performance and aiming for a str...
D66 Proposes Sweeping Government Reform, 10 New Cities to Tackle Housing Crisis
D66 leader Sigrid Kaag announced plans to reduce government regulations by two for every new rule, invest in clean energy and build 10 new cities to resolve housing shortages, and rebuild the tax agency for faster reforms, amidst criticisms of the current coalition's performance and aiming for a str...
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48% Bias Score
Spain Tightens University Regulations to Combat 'Profit-Driven' Private Institutions
The Spanish government will present a plan this Tuesday to the Council of Ministers to strengthen regulations for establishing universities, aiming to improve quality and combat what it calls profit-driven private institutions, impacting both public and private higher education nationwide.
Spain Tightens University Regulations to Combat 'Profit-Driven' Private Institutions
The Spanish government will present a plan this Tuesday to the Council of Ministers to strengthen regulations for establishing universities, aiming to improve quality and combat what it calls profit-driven private institutions, impacting both public and private higher education nationwide.
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68% Bias Score
France to Inspect Disability Care Facilities After Ehpad Audits
The French government will inspect 500 facilities for disabled children and residential care structures by year-end, mirroring its 2022 Ehpad control plan launched after the Orpea scandal to address maltreatment and financial mismanagement; 11% of Ehpads showed serious issues.
France to Inspect Disability Care Facilities After Ehpad Audits
The French government will inspect 500 facilities for disabled children and residential care structures by year-end, mirroring its 2022 Ehpad control plan launched after the Orpea scandal to address maltreatment and financial mismanagement; 11% of Ehpads showed serious issues.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Moves to Curb Low-Quality Private Universities
Spain's left-wing parties passed a motion to make ministerial technical reports on university quality binding, aiming to curb the rise of low-quality private universities after 21 unfavorable reports since 2018; the motion also urges increased funding and a review of the scholarship system.
Spain Moves to Curb Low-Quality Private Universities
Spain's left-wing parties passed a motion to make ministerial technical reports on university quality binding, aiming to curb the rise of low-quality private universities after 21 unfavorable reports since 2018; the motion also urges increased funding and a review of the scholarship system.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Executive Order Threatens PBS, NPR Funding
President Trump issued an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR, impacting local stations and jeopardizing children's programming; the order claims bias in their coverage, while PBS and NPR CEOs contest the assertion.
Trump Executive Order Threatens PBS, NPR Funding
President Trump issued an executive order to cut federal funding for PBS and NPR, impacting local stations and jeopardizing children's programming; the order claims bias in their coverage, while PBS and NPR CEOs contest the assertion.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey Identifies 40,000 High-Risk Taxpayers with 2.9 Trillion Lira Turnover
Turkey's Tax Inspection Board (VDK) reviewed 500,000 taxpayers for the 2024 fiscal year, identifying 40,000 high-risk individuals with a combined annual turnover of 2.9 trillion lira; the government will use targeted strategies to boost voluntary tax compliance.
Turkey Identifies 40,000 High-Risk Taxpayers with 2.9 Trillion Lira Turnover
Turkey's Tax Inspection Board (VDK) reviewed 500,000 taxpayers for the 2024 fiscal year, identifying 40,000 high-risk individuals with a combined annual turnover of 2.9 trillion lira; the government will use targeted strategies to boost voluntary tax compliance.
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36% Bias Score
State and Local Governments Push for Racial Equity Budget Scoring Amidst Trump Administration Opposition
Despite the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies, many U.S. states and cities are implementing racial equity budget scoring, a method of assessing policies' racial impact, facing legal challenges and political battles.
State and Local Governments Push for Racial Equity Budget Scoring Amidst Trump Administration Opposition
Despite the Trump administration's anti-DEI policies, many U.S. states and cities are implementing racial equity budget scoring, a method of assessing policies' racial impact, facing legal challenges and political battles.
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36% Bias Score
NOAA Space Office Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Safety and Conflicts of Interest
Lawmakers are alarmed by the 30% staff cuts at NOAA's Office of Space Commerce, impacting satellite traffic management and licensing, raising concerns about public safety, US leadership in space, and potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX.
NOAA Space Office Layoffs Spark Concerns Over Safety and Conflicts of Interest
Lawmakers are alarmed by the 30% staff cuts at NOAA's Office of Space Commerce, impacting satellite traffic management and licensing, raising concerns about public safety, US leadership in space, and potential conflicts of interest involving SpaceX.
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48% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Soaring Childcare Costs, Urged to Increase Control
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's childcare costs have quadrupled since 2012 to €580 million annually (5% of the state budget), prompting the state auditor to urge greater government control over contracts with providers to curb spending and improve value for money.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Soaring Childcare Costs, Urged to Increase Control
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's childcare costs have quadrupled since 2012 to €580 million annually (5% of the state budget), prompting the state auditor to urge greater government control over contracts with providers to curb spending and improve value for money.
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48% Bias Score
China Pledges Robust Financial Support for Private Sector Growth
Five major Chinese regulatory bodies, including the People's Bank of China, pledged robust financial support for private sector growth at a Friday symposium, focusing on increased lending and streamlined financing, as announced in a PBC statement on Sunday.
China Pledges Robust Financial Support for Private Sector Growth
Five major Chinese regulatory bodies, including the People's Bank of China, pledged robust financial support for private sector growth at a Friday symposium, focusing on increased lending and streamlined financing, as announced in a PBC statement on Sunday.
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44% Bias Score
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