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
Tusk Urges Increased European Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged increased European military spending, proposing EU-wide bonds to finance it, amidst concerns over Russia's actions and a potential return of a Trump presidency. This proposal faces opposition from Germany and the Netherlands but is supported by France and Denm...
Tusk Urges Increased European Military Spending Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged increased European military spending, proposing EU-wide bonds to finance it, amidst concerns over Russia's actions and a potential return of a Trump presidency. This proposal faces opposition from Germany and the Netherlands but is supported by France and Denm...
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48% Bias Score
Tusk's EU Address Sparks Debate on Green Deal and Migration
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday received mixed reactions: his defense proposals were praised, but his criticism of the Green Deal and migration policies faced strong opposition from various MEP groups, particularly regarding Poland's border security...
Tusk's EU Address Sparks Debate on Green Deal and Migration
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's speech to the European Parliament on Wednesday received mixed reactions: his defense proposals were praised, but his criticism of the Green Deal and migration policies faced strong opposition from various MEP groups, particularly regarding Poland's border security...
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56% Bias Score
EPP Plans Sweeping Bureaucracy Cuts in Europe
Germany's \$67 billion annual bureaucracy costs fuel a new EPP plan to cut regulations, using a 'one in, two out' principle and temporarily suspending some EU directives, including those related to sustainability and supply chains, aiming for economic growth and job creation.
EPP Plans Sweeping Bureaucracy Cuts in Europe
Germany's \$67 billion annual bureaucracy costs fuel a new EPP plan to cut regulations, using a 'one in, two out' principle and temporarily suspending some EU directives, including those related to sustainability and supply chains, aiming for economic growth and job creation.
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60% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Awarded 2025 Charlemagne Prize for EU Leadership
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the 2025 International Charlemagne Prize on May 29th in Aachen, Germany, for her leadership in navigating the EU through crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war, and for promoting the European Green Deal, with the ...
Von der Leyen Awarded 2025 Charlemagne Prize for EU Leadership
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the 2025 International Charlemagne Prize on May 29th in Aachen, Germany, for her leadership in navigating the EU through crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war, and for promoting the European Green Deal, with the ...
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52% Bias Score
EU Carbon Price Drop Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The price of carbon emissions under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts. This is due to reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's temporary release of extra emission allowances.
EU Carbon Price Drop Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The price of carbon emissions under the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts. This is due to reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's temporary release of extra emission allowances.
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40% 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
EU Green Deal Subsidy Scandal Sparks Debate in European Parliament
The European Parliament debated a controversy Wednesday over EU subsidies given to environmental lobby groups, with right-wing MEPs denouncing them as undue influence while left-wing MEPs defended them as necessary for balance; the debate centers on the specificity of lobbying targets detailed in th...
EU Green Deal Subsidy Scandal Sparks Debate in European Parliament
The European Parliament debated a controversy Wednesday over EU subsidies given to environmental lobby groups, with right-wing MEPs denouncing them as undue influence while left-wing MEPs defended them as necessary for balance; the debate centers on the specificity of lobbying targets detailed in th...
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52% Bias Score
Tusk Urges Increased EU Military Spending, Criticizes Green Deal
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the EU to increase military spending to ensure its security independent of the US, suggesting joint debt issuance; he also criticized the EU's Green Deal for contributing to high energy prices, calling for a review.
Tusk Urges Increased EU Military Spending, Criticizes Green Deal
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the EU to increase military spending to ensure its security independent of the US, suggesting joint debt issuance; he also criticized the EU's Green Deal for contributing to high energy prices, calling for a review.
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56% Bias Score
EU Carmakers Seek Emission Fine Relief Amidst Slow Electric Vehicle Sales
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is urging the EU to waive penalties for automakers failing to meet 2019 vehicle emission standards, citing low electric vehicle sales (13% in 2024) and the cancellation of German subsidies, despite a 20% reduction in the maximum permitted CO2...
EU Carmakers Seek Emission Fine Relief Amidst Slow Electric Vehicle Sales
The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is urging the EU to waive penalties for automakers failing to meet 2019 vehicle emission standards, citing low electric vehicle sales (13% in 2024) and the cancellation of German subsidies, despite a 20% reduction in the maximum permitted CO2...
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60% Bias Score
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
EU Urged to Avoid Weakening Worker and Environmental Protections in Competitiveness Push
Over 250 European civil society groups sent an open letter to the European Commission expressing concerns that the upcoming "competitiveness compass" could weaken environmental and worker protections, costing governments €55 billion annually, and urging the EU to not sacrifice these protections in a...
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56% Bias Score
Low EU Carbon Price Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The European Union's carbon price has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts; this decrease stems from reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's release of additional emission allowances to lessen reliance on Russian gas, potentially delaying sustainab...
Low EU Carbon Price Hampers Decarbonization Efforts
The European Union's carbon price has fallen to €71 per ton, hindering decarbonization efforts; this decrease stems from reduced industrial production, increased renewable energy, and the EU's release of additional emission allowances to lessen reliance on Russian gas, potentially delaying sustainab...
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20% Bias Score