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EU Regulatory Simplification Plan Sparks Concerns Over Weakening of Environmental Rules
The European Commission's plan to reduce corporate reporting burdens by 25% is facing criticism from trade unions and green groups who fear it will weaken environmental regulations, with a planned "omnibus" package to revise corporate sustainability rules raising further concern, despite the Commiss...
EU Regulatory Simplification Plan Sparks Concerns Over Weakening of Environmental Rules
The European Commission's plan to reduce corporate reporting burdens by 25% is facing criticism from trade unions and green groups who fear it will weaken environmental regulations, with a planned "omnibus" package to revise corporate sustainability rules raising further concern, despite the Commiss...
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52% Bias Score
EU Hires Republican-Linked Lobbying Firm Amid Trump Trade Concerns
The European Union's delegation to the US hired DCI Group, a lobbying firm with Republican connections, to improve communication about trade and investment, following concerns about potential trade barriers under President Trump's second term. The contract's details remain undisclosed.
EU Hires Republican-Linked Lobbying Firm Amid Trump Trade Concerns
The European Union's delegation to the US hired DCI Group, a lobbying firm with Republican connections, to improve communication about trade and investment, following concerns about potential trade barriers under President Trump's second term. The contract's details remain undisclosed.
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40% Bias Score
EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found
The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.
EU Commission Funding of NGOs: No Evidence of Shadow Lobbying Found
The European Commission funds environmental NGOs with €15.6 million annually from a €5.4 billion budget to balance private sector influence in EU policy debates; a review of 28 contracts revealed no evidence of "shadow lobbying" or instructions to target specific groups, despite MEP claims.
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36% Bias Score
EU Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of NGO Grants Amid Lobbying Dispute
The European Parliament's budgetary control committee, led by the EPP, is demanding scrutiny of EU grants given to NGOs, think tanks, and business associations, following accusations of misused funds for lobbying, potentially affecting five directorates-general.
EU Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of NGO Grants Amid Lobbying Dispute
The European Parliament's budgetary control committee, led by the EPP, is demanding scrutiny of EU grants given to NGOs, think tanks, and business associations, following accusations of misused funds for lobbying, potentially affecting five directorates-general.
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
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48% Bias Score
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
EU Commission Reviews NGO Subsidies Amidst Green Deal Controversy
The European Commission is reviewing subsidies to over 4000 NGOs involved in its Green Deal due to criticism from right-wing MEPs who accuse the Commission of using the funds to promote its policies; the NGOs and some contracts deny this.
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56% Bias Score
EU Hires Republican-Linked Lobbying Firm Amidst Trump's Re-election
The European Union hired DCI Group, a Republican-linked lobbying firm with a controversial past, to advise on its US trade and investment communication strategy in October 2024, days before Trump's re-election, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
EU Hires Republican-Linked Lobbying Firm Amidst Trump's Re-election
The European Union hired DCI Group, a Republican-linked lobbying firm with a controversial past, to advise on its US trade and investment communication strategy in October 2024, days before Trump's re-election, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's EPA Picks: Industry Lobbyists and Weakened Environmental Protections
Donald Trump's proposed EPA leadership consists largely of former industry lobbyists and executives who have previously worked to weaken environmental regulations, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on public health and the environment.
Trump's EPA Picks: Industry Lobbyists and Weakened Environmental Protections
Donald Trump's proposed EPA leadership consists largely of former industry lobbyists and executives who have previously worked to weaken environmental regulations, raising concerns about potential negative impacts on public health and the environment.
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52% Bias Score
ABC Fires Radio Presenter for Gaza Post Amidst Claims of Double Standard
Antoinette Lattouf, a 41-year-old freelance journalist, was fired from her three-day casual position at ABC Radio Sydney for sharing a Human Rights Watch post critical of Israel's actions in Gaza on Instagram, despite other ABC personalities making controversial statements without facing dismissal.
ABC Fires Radio Presenter for Gaza Post Amidst Claims of Double Standard
Antoinette Lattouf, a 41-year-old freelance journalist, was fired from her three-day casual position at ABC Radio Sydney for sharing a Human Rights Watch post critical of Israel's actions in Gaza on Instagram, despite other ABC personalities making controversial statements without facing dismissal.
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48% Bias Score
Kyoto Protocol Failure: Vested Interests' Role in Climate Action Stalemate
The Kyoto Protocol initially reduced emissions in its member countries by over 20%, but its ultimate failure resulted from US withdrawal fueled by fossil fuel lobbying and misinformation, highlighting the significant impact of vested interests on climate action.
Kyoto Protocol Failure: Vested Interests' Role in Climate Action Stalemate
The Kyoto Protocol initially reduced emissions in its member countries by over 20%, but its ultimate failure resulted from US withdrawal fueled by fossil fuel lobbying and misinformation, highlighting the significant impact of vested interests on climate action.
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36% Bias Score
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
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48% Bias Score
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
US Thinktank Fuels European Climate Denialism
The US-based Heartland Institute, funded by ExxonMobil and Republican donors, is collaborating with rightwing MEPs in Europe to obstruct environmental legislation, leveraging existing anti-climate sentiment to delay and weaken climate policies.
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48% Bias Score
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