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France, Slovakia, and Denmark Cut Public Holidays Amidst Budgetary Concerns
France, Slovakia, and Denmark recently reduced their number of public holidays to ease budget strain, sparking debate about the economic impact of holidays and worker well-being.
France, Slovakia, and Denmark Cut Public Holidays Amidst Budgetary Concerns
France, Slovakia, and Denmark recently reduced their number of public holidays to ease budget strain, sparking debate about the economic impact of holidays and worker well-being.
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12% Bias Score
Indonesian Police Clash with Protesters Amid Nationwide Unrest
Indonesian police used tear gas against protesters near two universities in Bandung, amidst nationwide demonstrations sparked by government spending and a motorcyclist's death after being hit by a police car; at least eight deaths have been reported.
Indonesian Police Clash with Protesters Amid Nationwide Unrest
Indonesian police used tear gas against protesters near two universities in Bandung, amidst nationwide demonstrations sparked by government spending and a motorcyclist's death after being hit by a police car; at least eight deaths have been reported.
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24% Bias Score
Indonesia: President Prabowo Cancels MP Allowances Amid Protests
Following a week of protests sparked by MP allowances, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto cancelled them, after five deaths during demonstrations, prompting investigations into police actions and a pledge to uphold freedom of assembly.
Indonesia: President Prabowo Cancels MP Allowances Amid Protests
Following a week of protests sparked by MP allowances, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto cancelled them, after five deaths during demonstrations, prompting investigations into police actions and a pledge to uphold freedom of assembly.
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32% Bias Score
UK GDP Surges Despite High Inflation and Fiscal Deficit
The UK's Q2 2025 GDP surprisingly grew by 0.3%, exceeding forecasts, despite high inflation near 4% and a large public debt. Economists debate the causes, with some citing statistical adjustments and others highlighting increased US exports. The government faces pressure to invest while addressing i...
UK GDP Surges Despite High Inflation and Fiscal Deficit
The UK's Q2 2025 GDP surprisingly grew by 0.3%, exceeding forecasts, despite high inflation near 4% and a large public debt. Economists debate the causes, with some citing statistical adjustments and others highlighting increased US exports. The government faces pressure to invest while addressing i...
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36% Bias Score
€150,000 Dinner Hosted by Spanish Government at Seville UN Summit
The Spanish government spent over €150,000 on a dinner for 150 attendees during a UN summit in Seville, including €46,000 for venue rental, €67,000 for catering by Michelin-starred chef Juanlu Fernández, and over €35,000 for additional expenses.
€150,000 Dinner Hosted by Spanish Government at Seville UN Summit
The Spanish government spent over €150,000 on a dinner for 150 attendees during a UN summit in Seville, including €46,000 for venue rental, €67,000 for catering by Michelin-starred chef Juanlu Fernández, and over €35,000 for additional expenses.
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56% Bias Score
Germany's National Debt Falls Significantly in First Half of 2025
Germany's national debt fell to €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a €19.4 billion decrease compared to 2024, driven by lower federal and state deficits, but offset by a rise in municipal debt. Increased tax and social security revenues contributed to this improvement, although future defense ...
Germany's National Debt Falls Significantly in First Half of 2025
Germany's national debt fell to €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a €19.4 billion decrease compared to 2024, driven by lower federal and state deficits, but offset by a rise in municipal debt. Increased tax and social security revenues contributed to this improvement, although future defense ...
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36% Bias Score
Millions in Bavarian Hydrogen Funding Questioned Amidst Low Adoption
Bavarian SPD criticizes €60 million+ in hydrogen fuel infrastructure funding due to extremely low adoption rates compared to electric vehicles, citing figures showing only dozens of hydrogen vehicles registered nationwide in the first half of 2025.
Millions in Bavarian Hydrogen Funding Questioned Amidst Low Adoption
Bavarian SPD criticizes €60 million+ in hydrogen fuel infrastructure funding due to extremely low adoption rates compared to electric vehicles, citing figures showing only dozens of hydrogen vehicles registered nationwide in the first half of 2025.
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52% Bias Score
Romanian Government Delays Public Administration Reform Due to Coalition Disagreement
The Romanian government postponed a public administration reform due to disagreements within the ruling coalition on measures to reduce personnel costs, particularly in local administrations, despite a 10% increase in personnel expenses in the first half of 2024.
Romanian Government Delays Public Administration Reform Due to Coalition Disagreement
The Romanian government postponed a public administration reform due to disagreements within the ruling coalition on measures to reduce personnel costs, particularly in local administrations, despite a 10% increase in personnel expenses in the first half of 2024.
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44% Bias Score
UK Public Sector Pension System: A Costly and Unsustainable Model
The UK's public sector pension system faces a £1.3 trillion funding gap, with annual costs exceeding £57 billion and projected to surpass £100 billion by 2050, prompting calls for reform despite significant political challenges.
UK Public Sector Pension System: A Costly and Unsustainable Model
The UK's public sector pension system faces a £1.3 trillion funding gap, with annual costs exceeding £57 billion and projected to surpass £100 billion by 2050, prompting calls for reform despite significant political challenges.
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56% Bias Score
€900 Million of Saxony-Anhalt's COVID-19 Fund Remains Unspent
Nearly €900 million of a €1.97 billion COVID-19 special fund remains unspent in Saxony-Anhalt by end of July 2024 due to administrative hurdles, contractor shortages, and complex project planning, impacting schools, hospitals, and digitalization projects.
€900 Million of Saxony-Anhalt's COVID-19 Fund Remains Unspent
Nearly €900 million of a €1.97 billion COVID-19 special fund remains unspent in Saxony-Anhalt by end of July 2024 due to administrative hurdles, contractor shortages, and complex project planning, impacting schools, hospitals, and digitalization projects.
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48% Bias Score
US to Review 55 Million Visas for Immigration Violations
The US Department of State will review 55 million visas for immigration violations, potentially leading to revocations or deportations; this follows a trend of increased visa revocations under Trump's administration, particularly affecting student visas.
US to Review 55 Million Visas for Immigration Violations
The US Department of State will review 55 million visas for immigration violations, potentially leading to revocations or deportations; this follows a trend of increased visa revocations under Trump's administration, particularly affecting student visas.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Economy Contracts Sharply in Q2 2024
Germany's economy shrank by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, worse than the initial estimate, due to weak industrial production and dampened consumer spending; the government's new borrowing decreased to 28.9 billion euros in the first half of the year.
Germany's Economy Contracts Sharply in Q2 2024
Germany's economy shrank by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, worse than the initial estimate, due to weak industrial production and dampened consumer spending; the government's new borrowing decreased to 28.9 billion euros in the first half of the year.
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40% Bias Score
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