Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
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44% Bias Score
NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
NSW Premier to Defy Legal Advice, Strengthen Hate Speech Laws Amid Antisemitic Attacks
Following nine antisemitic attacks in Sydney since late November, including a daycare firebombing, NSW Premier Chris Minns will defy legal advice and strengthen hate speech laws, potentially reforming section 93Z of the Crimes Act and expanding criminal law to cover hate speech, despite a Law Reform...
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44% Bias Score
Junts's Parliamentary Strategy Challenges Spanish Government
The Spanish parliament will vote on three decrees, including pension increases and social measures, with Junts and the PNV's stances uncertain, except for their opposition to extending a tax on energy companies, potentially leading to a government defeat. A controversial decision to return a Parisia...
Junts's Parliamentary Strategy Challenges Spanish Government
The Spanish parliament will vote on three decrees, including pension increases and social measures, with Junts and the PNV's stances uncertain, except for their opposition to extending a tax on energy companies, potentially leading to a government defeat. A controversial decision to return a Parisia...
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36% Bias Score
Missouri Legislature Defies Voters, Seeks to Restrict Abortion Access
Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment in the last election, but the Republican-controlled state legislature is now attempting to enact laws restricting abortion access, highlighting a disconnect between voter preferences and legislative actions, a pattern also seen in Ohio and Arizon...
Missouri Legislature Defies Voters, Seeks to Restrict Abortion Access
Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment in the last election, but the Republican-controlled state legislature is now attempting to enact laws restricting abortion access, highlighting a disconnect between voter preferences and legislative actions, a pattern also seen in Ohio and Arizon...
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44% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism
Italy's government is introducing a law requiring verifiable identity and proof of visit for online reviews, aiming to combat fake and paid reviews that negatively impact tourism businesses.
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40% Bias Score
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
Texas Legislature Targets Abortion Pills with New Anti-Abortion Bills
Texas lawmakers have filed numerous bills targeting abortion pills, aiming to restrict mail-order access and reclassify abortion drugs, with the state's largest anti-abortion group encouraging lawsuits against those who assist with abortions; these efforts are likely to face court challenges.
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68% Bias Score
Kansas Republicans Push to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Following Republican electoral wins partly fueled by anti-transgender messaging, Kansas lawmakers are pushing to ban gender-affirming care for minors, mirroring a national trend of similar bills driven by the belief it resonates with voters; the bill's passage is considered highly likely.
Kansas Republicans Push to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Following Republican electoral wins partly fueled by anti-transgender messaging, Kansas lawmakers are pushing to ban gender-affirming care for minors, mirroring a national trend of similar bills driven by the belief it resonates with voters; the bill's passage is considered highly likely.
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44% Bias Score
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
Assisted Dying Bill Amendment to Address Anorexia Loophole
A UK assisted dying bill faces scrutiny over a potential loophole that could allow people with severe anorexia to qualify for assisted death; an amendment aims to replace 'capacity' with 'ability' to ensure full understanding of the decision.
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44% Bias Score
France Extends Restaurant Voucher Use for Groceries Until 2026
The French Parliament extended the temporary allowance to use restaurant vouchers for groceries until end of 2026, resolving the current inability to purchase unprepared food items with these vouchers, pending a broader reform of the system.
France Extends Restaurant Voucher Use for Groceries Until 2026
The French Parliament extended the temporary allowance to use restaurant vouchers for groceries until end of 2026, resolving the current inability to purchase unprepared food items with these vouchers, pending a broader reform of the system.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Fights Fake Online Reviews with New Law
Italy's government is introducing a bill to combat fake online reviews affecting restaurants and hotels, requiring user verification, proof of purchase, and prohibiting paid reviews to ensure fair competition and consumer trust.
Italy Fights Fake Online Reviews with New Law
Italy's government is introducing a bill to combat fake online reviews affecting restaurants and hotels, requiring user verification, proof of purchase, and prohibiting paid reviews to ensure fair competition and consumer trust.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism Sector
Italy's new law mandates verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Italy Cracks Down on Fake Online Reviews to Protect Tourism Sector
Italy's new law mandates verifiable IDs and proof of visit for online reviews, prohibits paid reviews, and allows businesses to remove false or outdated ones, aiming to counter the 6%-30% revenue loss from fake reviews in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
Lankford Introduces Six Bills to Enhance Government Efficiency
Senator James Lankford introduced six bills to improve the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), focusing on federal telework, agency guidance clarity, financial management, crisis preparedness, and contractor personnel requirements, aiming to reduce government waste and improve efficiency.
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52% Bias Score