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CDU/CSU and SPD Begin Coalition Talks After German Election
Two days after the German elections, CDU/CSU (28.6% of the vote) and SPD (16.4%) initiated talks for a potential grand coalition government, facing challenges on economic and migration policies; the AfD (20%) remains excluded from government participation.
CDU/CSU and SPD Begin Coalition Talks After German Election
Two days after the German elections, CDU/CSU (28.6% of the vote) and SPD (16.4%) initiated talks for a potential grand coalition government, facing challenges on economic and migration policies; the AfD (20%) remains excluded from government participation.
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40% Bias Score
FDP Fights for Bundestag Seat Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Facing low poll numbers (4%), the FDP holds a pre-election convention, aiming for a coalition with the CDU/CSU but ruling out cooperation with the Greens, warning that failure to enter the Bundestag would threaten the party's existence.
FDP Fights for Bundestag Seat Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Facing low poll numbers (4%), the FDP holds a pre-election convention, aiming for a coalition with the CDU/CSU but ruling out cooperation with the Greens, warning that failure to enter the Bundestag would threaten the party's existence.
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48% Bias Score
Lindner's FDP Gambles on Blocking Black-Green Coalition
Two weeks before Germany's federal election, FDP leader Christian Lindner's campaign focuses on preventing a black-green coalition, despite his party polling at 4% and internal divisions on issues like migration and collaboration with the AfD.
Lindner's FDP Gambles on Blocking Black-Green Coalition
Two weeks before Germany's federal election, FDP leader Christian Lindner's campaign focuses on preventing a black-green coalition, despite his party polling at 4% and internal divisions on issues like migration and collaboration with the AfD.
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52% Bias Score
German Vote of Confidence Reveals Widespread Voter Indecision
On December 16th, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced a vote of confidence, claiming it would allow citizens to determine the country's political direction; however, polls indicate widespread voter indecision and a lack of clear public consensus on policy.
German Vote of Confidence Reveals Widespread Voter Indecision
On December 16th, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faced a vote of confidence, claiming it would allow citizens to determine the country's political direction; however, polls indicate widespread voter indecision and a lack of clear public consensus on policy.
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48% Bias Score
Lindner Makes Tax Cuts a Precondition for Post-Election Coalition
FDP leader Christian Lindner has made tax cuts a key condition for joining a coalition after Germany's upcoming federal election, citing unsustainable state spending and its negative impact on citizens and businesses; he also warned against a coalition of incompatible positions and emphasized the im...
Lindner Makes Tax Cuts a Precondition for Post-Election Coalition
FDP leader Christian Lindner has made tax cuts a key condition for joining a coalition after Germany's upcoming federal election, citing unsustainable state spending and its negative impact on citizens and businesses; he also warned against a coalition of incompatible positions and emphasized the im...
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
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44% Bias Score
FDP Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Two weeks before crucial state elections, Germany's FDP party struggles with only 4% support in polls, internal divisions over immigration policy (including votes with the AfD), and attacks from CDU rival Friedrich Merz, raising questions about the party's survival.
FDP Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Two weeks before crucial state elections, Germany's FDP party struggles with only 4% support in polls, internal divisions over immigration policy (including votes with the AfD), and attacks from CDU rival Friedrich Merz, raising questions about the party's survival.
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60% Bias Score
FDP Congress: Greens Excluded, Merz Coalition Sought
Two weeks before the German federal election, the FDP held a party congress, emphasizing their rejection of a coalition with the Greens due to policy disagreements on migration and the economy, and their intention to be the key coalition partner for a potential Merz-led government despite their low ...
FDP Congress: Greens Excluded, Merz Coalition Sought
Two weeks before the German federal election, the FDP held a party congress, emphasizing their rejection of a coalition with the Greens due to policy disagreements on migration and the economy, and their intention to be the key coalition partner for a potential Merz-led government despite their low ...
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56% Bias Score
Lindner Rejects Trump's Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
German FDP leader Christian Lindner rejects US President Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, stating that Germany already exceeds the agreed 2% target, thanks to a temporary 100 billion euro special budget; however, the long-term financial implications rem...
Lindner Rejects Trump's Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
German FDP leader Christian Lindner rejects US President Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, stating that Germany already exceeds the agreed 2% target, thanks to a temporary 100 billion euro special budget; however, the long-term financial implications rem...
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32% Bias Score
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
Frankfurt Blocks Building Insulation Despite Federal Grant
A building owner in Frankfurt, Germany, is suing the city for blocking the insulation of their 1960s apartment building, despite receiving a federal grant for energy efficiency improvements.
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36% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Personal Attacks Marks German Political Debate
German Chancellor Scholz's recent personal attacks on FDP leader Lindner and CDU leader Merz during parliamentary debates have escalated political tensions, marking a shift from the more subdued atmosphere under Merkel's leadership and raising concerns about the upcoming election campaign and post-e...
Sharp Rise in Personal Attacks Marks German Political Debate
German Chancellor Scholz's recent personal attacks on FDP leader Lindner and CDU leader Merz during parliamentary debates have escalated political tensions, marking a shift from the more subdued atmosphere under Merkel's leadership and raising concerns about the upcoming election campaign and post-e...
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60% Bias Score
German Ampel Coalition Collapse: A Failure to Address Polycrisis
Germany's "Ampel" coalition government collapsed due to its ineffective response to a polycrisis encompassing the war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, and climate change, highlighting the need for a holistic governance approach.
German Ampel Coalition Collapse: A Failure to Address Polycrisis
Germany's "Ampel" coalition government collapsed due to its ineffective response to a polycrisis encompassing the war in Ukraine, energy price spikes, and climate change, highlighting the need for a holistic governance approach.
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44% Bias Score
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