Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
Dutch Cabinet Approves Stricter Asylum Laws Amid Judicial Concerns
The Dutch cabinet approved three stricter asylum laws, replacing a controversial state of emergency decree, despite concerns from higher judicial bodies about increased workloads for courts and the IND; the Council of State will review the laws' legality before mid-February.
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44% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad Regime Fall
Following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications; other European countries followed suit, raising concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe since 2011, as this contrasts sharply with the 201...
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Processing After Assad Regime Fall
Following the reported fall of the Assad regime on December 8th, Germany immediately suspended the processing of over 47,000 Syrian asylum applications; other European countries followed suit, raising concerns among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe since 2011, as this contrasts sharply with the 201...
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48% Bias Score
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
CDU Manifesto: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party released its election manifesto, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, tax cuts, and a revised social security system, aiming for a significant rightward shift in German politics and potentially returning to power with around 30% of the...
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40% Bias Score
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
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40% Bias Score
German Transport Sector Warns of Severe Disruptions Due to Potential Syrian Worker Departure
Ingo Wortmann, head of the German Association of Transport Companies, warned that the departure of approximately 2,000 Syrian public transport drivers in Germany would severely disrupt services, highlighting the economic reliance on Syrian workers amidst debates about their repatriation.
German Transport Sector Warns of Severe Disruptions Due to Potential Syrian Worker Departure
Ingo Wortmann, head of the German Association of Transport Companies, warned that the departure of approximately 2,000 Syrian public transport drivers in Germany would severely disrupt services, highlighting the economic reliance on Syrian workers amidst debates about their repatriation.
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48% Bias Score
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union bloc proposes a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers arriving from other EU or Schengen states at the border; this plan, detailed in an eight-point proposal, aims to prioritize skilled immigration while addressing integ...
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union bloc proposes a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers arriving from other EU or Schengen states at the border; this plan, detailed in an eight-point proposal, aims to prioritize skilled immigration while addressing integ...
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52% Bias Score
Migrant's Involvement in General Kirillov's Assassination Fuels Debate on Russian Immigration
The assassination of Russian General Kirillov and his aide involved a migrant from Uzbekistan, sparking a public debate about Russia's immigration policies and security concerns, as the general resided near known migrant communities.
Migrant's Involvement in General Kirillov's Assassination Fuels Debate on Russian Immigration
The assassination of Russian General Kirillov and his aide involved a migrant from Uzbekistan, sparking a public debate about Russia's immigration policies and security concerns, as the general resided near known migrant communities.
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56% Bias Score
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
In response to the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad, Germany and other European countries swiftly suspended asylum processing for Syrian citizens, creating concern among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe and highlighting a shift from the welcoming stance during the 2015/16 migrant crisis.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Applications After Assad's Fall
In response to the reported fall of Bashar al-Assad, Germany and other European countries swiftly suspended asylum processing for Syrian citizens, creating concern among the 1.5 million Syrians in Europe and highlighting a shift from the welcoming stance during the 2015/16 migrant crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Reforms Nine-Year Gymnasium to Address Skilled Worker Shortage
Baden-Württemberg is overhauling its nine-year Gymnasium, extending it by a year, boosting STEM education (including a dedicated 5th-11th grade computer science and AI course), and enhancing vocational guidance to address a projected 910,000 skilled worker shortage by 2035.
Baden-Württemberg Reforms Nine-Year Gymnasium to Address Skilled Worker Shortage
Baden-Württemberg is overhauling its nine-year Gymnasium, extending it by a year, boosting STEM education (including a dedicated 5th-11th grade computer science and AI course), and enhancing vocational guidance to address a projected 910,000 skilled worker shortage by 2035.
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24% Bias Score
Union's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, and Military Service
Germany's Union party proposes significant tax cuts, a stricter immigration policy with a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration, reintroducing mandatory military service, and supporting Ukraine; they also plan a state-sponsored savings plan for children and intend to reduce personnel in governm...
Union's Election Platform: Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, and Military Service
Germany's Union party proposes significant tax cuts, a stricter immigration policy with a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration, reintroducing mandatory military service, and supporting Ukraine; they also plan a state-sponsored savings plan for children and intend to reduce personnel in governm...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Claim of 300,000 Missing Migrant Children Misrepresents Government Data
President-elect Trump alleges the Biden administration lost track of over 300,000 unaccompanied migrant children; however, experts say this conflates children who missed court dates or didn't receive court notices, many of which occurred during the Trump administration, with children who are missing...
Trump's Claim of 300,000 Missing Migrant Children Misrepresents Government Data
President-elect Trump alleges the Biden administration lost track of over 300,000 unaccompanied migrant children; however, experts say this conflates children who missed court dates or didn't receive court notices, many of which occurred during the Trump administration, with children who are missing...
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12% Bias Score