Spanish Real Estate Sector Demands Land Law Reform Amidst Housing Crisis
Amidst the Spanish government's announcement of a public housing company, the real estate sector strongly advocates for the immediate approval of the Land Law reform to expedite new housing construction of all types, citing a critical shortage of developable land and lengthy administrative processes...
Spanish Real Estate Sector Demands Land Law Reform Amidst Housing Crisis
Amidst the Spanish government's announcement of a public housing company, the real estate sector strongly advocates for the immediate approval of the Land Law reform to expedite new housing construction of all types, citing a critical shortage of developable land and lengthy administrative processes...
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
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52% Bias Score
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
NSW Labor Faces Challenges Amidst Infrastructure Wins and Union Disputes
The NSW Labor government celebrated the launch of new intercity trains but faces challenges with ongoing union disputes, a stalled Rosehill redevelopment, and a housing crisis, impacting its future prospects.
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36% Bias Score
Berlin Speeds Up Construction to Tackle Housing Crisis
Berlin's CDU/SPD government passed a law to speed up construction, streamlining processes and redistributing responsibilities to tackle the housing crisis and rising rents, despite criticism from Green and Left parties concerning environmental impact and disregard for alternative solutions.
Berlin Speeds Up Construction to Tackle Housing Crisis
Berlin's CDU/SPD government passed a law to speed up construction, streamlining processes and redistributing responsibilities to tackle the housing crisis and rising rents, despite criticism from Green and Left parties concerning environmental impact and disregard for alternative solutions.
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Rental Crisis: 6.7% Inflation, Low Vacancy Rates Fuel Intense Competition
Australia's rental market faces a crisis with 6.7 percent inflation, driven by a 1.8 percent national vacancy rate and intense competition for limited properties; government assistance helped prevent even higher inflation.
Australia's Rental Crisis: 6.7% Inflation, Low Vacancy Rates Fuel Intense Competition
Australia's rental market faces a crisis with 6.7 percent inflation, driven by a 1.8 percent national vacancy rate and intense competition for limited properties; government assistance helped prevent even higher inflation.
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24% Bias Score
Irish Election Results: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to Lead Difficult Coalition Negotiations
Ireland's two main right-center parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will lead the next government formation after winning fewer seats than four years ago, facing more difficult negotiations due to a reduced Green Party presence and the need to seek support elsewhere.
Irish Election Results: Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to Lead Difficult Coalition Negotiations
Ireland's two main right-center parties, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, will lead the next government formation after winning fewer seats than four years ago, facing more difficult negotiations due to a reduced Green Party presence and the need to seek support elsewhere.
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52% Bias Score
German Housing Construction Crisis Deepens Amidst Weaker Industrial Orders
The Ifo Institute reported a 54% increase in housing construction order shortages in November, exacerbating a chronic crisis. German industrial orders also fell by 1.5% in October, despite a revised 7.2% increase in September due to large orders; experts predict a 0.1–0.2% GDP contraction in 2024.
German Housing Construction Crisis Deepens Amidst Weaker Industrial Orders
The Ifo Institute reported a 54% increase in housing construction order shortages in November, exacerbating a chronic crisis. German industrial orders also fell by 1.5% in October, despite a revised 7.2% increase in September due to large orders; experts predict a 0.1–0.2% GDP contraction in 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Starmer's Unlikely Targets: Ambitious Goals Cloud Labour's Future
Keir Starmer's speech at Pinewood Studios outlined ambitious yet potentially unattainable targets for economic growth, NHS waiting times, housing, clean energy, and policing; experts doubt their feasibility given current constraints.
Starmer's Unlikely Targets: Ambitious Goals Cloud Labour's Future
Keir Starmer's speech at Pinewood Studios outlined ambitious yet potentially unattainable targets for economic growth, NHS waiting times, housing, clean energy, and policing; experts doubt their feasibility given current constraints.
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72% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
Dutch Pension Funds Refuse to Sign Housing Summit Agreement
Dutch pension funds, managing €1500 billion, will not sign the housing summit agreement aiming to build 100,000 homes annually due to financial constraints and conflicting priorities, though they may issue a statement of support.
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48% Bias Score
Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
Short-Term Rentals Fuel Insecurity and Financial Stress for Spanish Renters
A study by the Barcelona Urban Research Institute found that 90% of Madrid and Barcelona renters have short-term contracts, leading to high turnover, rising rental costs exceeding inflation, and frequent moves impacting families; researchers recommend indefinite contracts and price regulation.
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56% Bias Score
Starmer's "Plan for Change": Ambitious Targets Raise Concerns
Keir Starmer will announce a new plan for change on Thursday, including ambitious targets to improve education, reduce NHS waiting lists, and build 1.5 million new homes; however, local councils and NHS leaders express concerns about the feasibility of these targets.
Starmer's "Plan for Change": Ambitious Targets Raise Concerns
Keir Starmer will announce a new plan for change on Thursday, including ambitious targets to improve education, reduce NHS waiting lists, and build 1.5 million new homes; however, local councils and NHS leaders express concerns about the feasibility of these targets.
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52% Bias Score
Irish Election: Center-Right Parties Likely to Govern Despite Fragmented Results
Ireland's election saw Fine Gael and Fianna Fail likely to form a new government despite a reduced vote share, reflecting voter concerns about housing, cost of living, and immigration; the proportional representation system led to a fragmented outcome.
Irish Election: Center-Right Parties Likely to Govern Despite Fragmented Results
Ireland's election saw Fine Gael and Fianna Fail likely to form a new government despite a reduced vote share, reflecting voter concerns about housing, cost of living, and immigration; the proportional representation system led to a fragmented outcome.
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44% Bias Score