Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
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32% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan to Counter Reliance on Cheap Labor and Energy
The EU Commission launched a competitiveness compass outlining 12 new Acts and simplification measures to boost the bloc's economy by reducing bureaucracy, investing in AI, and promoting a greener industry, aiming to save businesses €37 billion annually and foster a more efficient capital market.
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44% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Shifts EU Focus from Green Deal to Business Competitiveness
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shifted EU policy from a Green Deal focus to a "Competitiveness Compass," prioritizing business interests and reducing bureaucracy, revising recent sustainability regulations after enacting approximately 6300 legal acts in her first term, nearly double he...
Von der Leyen Shifts EU Focus from Green Deal to Business Competitiveness
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shifted EU policy from a Green Deal focus to a "Competitiveness Compass," prioritizing business interests and reducing bureaucracy, revising recent sustainability regulations after enacting approximately 6300 legal acts in her first term, nearly double he...
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64% Bias Score
EPP Rejects Far-Right Bid to Halt EU Green Deal
The European People's Party (EPP) rejected far-right leader Jordan Bardella's proposal to temporarily suspend the EU's Green Deal on January 30th, 2024, citing differing visions for the environmental policy and highlighting divisions within the European Parliament regarding climate action.
EPP Rejects Far-Right Bid to Halt EU Green Deal
The European People's Party (EPP) rejected far-right leader Jordan Bardella's proposal to temporarily suspend the EU's Green Deal on January 30th, 2024, citing differing visions for the environmental policy and highlighting divisions within the European Parliament regarding climate action.
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44% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
EU Electricity Generation: 73% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated 73% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy (47%) and nuclear power (24%) leading the way. This marks a significant decrease in fossil fuel reliance compared to 2007.
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32% Bias Score
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
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56% Bias Score
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
EU Launches Five-Year Plan to Reduce Business Red Tape by €37.5 Billion Annually
The European Commission announced a five-year plan to reduce the administrative burden on businesses by 25% (€37.5 billion annually), establishing a Simplification Advisory Group and proposing initial easing of reporting requirements under corporate sustainability and due diligence laws.
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40% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
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44% Bias Score
EU Launches "Competitiveness Compass" to Boost Innovation and Counter US-China Dominance
The European Commission unveiled a "competitiveness compass" to address Europe's economic lag behind the US and China, focusing on regulatory reforms, green energy transition, and market unification while maintaining environmental commitments.
EU Launches "Competitiveness Compass" to Boost Innovation and Counter US-China Dominance
The European Commission unveiled a "competitiveness compass" to address Europe's economic lag behind the US and China, focusing on regulatory reforms, green energy transition, and market unification while maintaining environmental commitments.
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44% Bias Score
French Ministers Urge EU to Adjust Auto CO2 Emission Standards
Three French ministers—of Ecological Transition, Industry, and Europe—are urging the European Commission to adjust its CO2 emission standards for automakers, warning that current regulations risk €15 billion in penalties in 2025 and harming the European automotive industry.
French Ministers Urge EU to Adjust Auto CO2 Emission Standards
Three French ministers—of Ecological Transition, Industry, and Europe—are urging the European Commission to adjust its CO2 emission standards for automakers, warning that current regulations risk €15 billion in penalties in 2025 and harming the European automotive industry.
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56% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Emission-Free in 2023
In 2023, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from non-greenhouse gas emitting sources; renewable energy made up 47%, with solar increasing by 22% compared to 2022, while fossil fuels dropped to a 40-year low of 29%.
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32% Bias Score
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2024
In 2024, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable sources like solar (up 22% from 2023) and wind providing over 47%, while nuclear energy contributed nearly 24%, and coal use dropped to under 10%, its lowest level in 40 ...
EU Electricity Generation: 75% Greenhouse Gas-Free in 2024
In 2024, the European Union generated nearly 75% of its electricity from sources without greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable sources like solar (up 22% from 2023) and wind providing over 47%, while nuclear energy contributed nearly 24%, and coal use dropped to under 10%, its lowest level in 40 ...
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32% Bias Score