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Baden-Württemberg's 'Stallwächterparty' Raises Lobbying Concerns
Baden-Württemberg's annual 'Stallwächterparty' in Berlin, celebrating its 60th anniversary on Thursday, is expected to host 1,800 guests, including prominent politicians and business leaders, raising transparency concerns due to significant corporate sponsorships costing nearly €1 million.
Baden-Württemberg's 'Stallwächterparty' Raises Lobbying Concerns
Baden-Württemberg's annual 'Stallwächterparty' in Berlin, celebrating its 60th anniversary on Thursday, is expected to host 1,800 guests, including prominent politicians and business leaders, raising transparency concerns due to significant corporate sponsorships costing nearly €1 million.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Italy's Rule of Law: Limited Progress on Key Reforms
The 2025 Rule of Law Report on Italy reveals limited progress in regulating conflicts of interest and lobbying, weak journalist protection with increased intimidation and threats, and concerns regarding Rai's governance, despite some improvements in public procurement anti-corruption measures.
Italy's Rule of Law: Limited Progress on Key Reforms
The 2025 Rule of Law Report on Italy reveals limited progress in regulating conflicts of interest and lobbying, weak journalist protection with increased intimidation and threats, and concerns regarding Rai's governance, despite some improvements in public procurement anti-corruption measures.
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48% Bias Score
EU Companies Undermine Brussels' Trade Stance Against US Tariffs
Facing US trade threats, major European companies like Mercedes-Benz and LVMH are lobbying against EU retaliatory tariffs, weakening Brussels' negotiating power and potentially reducing the scope of proposed tariffs by up to €70 billion before a July 9th deadline.
EU Companies Undermine Brussels' Trade Stance Against US Tariffs
Facing US trade threats, major European companies like Mercedes-Benz and LVMH are lobbying against EU retaliatory tariffs, weakening Brussels' negotiating power and potentially reducing the scope of proposed tariffs by up to €70 billion before a July 9th deadline.
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44% Bias Score
ABC Faces Millions in Costs After Presenter's Removal
Antoinette Lattouf, an ABC presenter, was removed from air after a pro-Israel lobby campaign and pressure from The Australian newspaper regarding her social media posts; the ABC faces potential fines and costs exceeding $2 million.
ABC Faces Millions in Costs After Presenter's Removal
Antoinette Lattouf, an ABC presenter, was removed from air after a pro-Israel lobby campaign and pressure from The Australian newspaper regarding her social media posts; the ABC faces potential fines and costs exceeding $2 million.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Holds Dozens of Meetings with MEPs Despite Parliament Ban
Transparency International reveals that despite a ban on Amazon visits to the European Parliament, 66 meetings between Amazon representatives and MEPs occurred between June 2024 and June 2025, with the true number likely higher due to under-reporting.
Amazon Holds Dozens of Meetings with MEPs Despite Parliament Ban
Transparency International reveals that despite a ban on Amazon visits to the European Parliament, 66 meetings between Amazon representatives and MEPs occurred between June 2024 and June 2025, with the true number likely higher due to under-reporting.
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44% Bias Score
EU Sidelines Experts in Green Rulebook Simplification
The EU is accelerating the simplification of its green rulebook by excluding technical experts from formal discussions, prioritizing speed over in-depth analysis, a move raising concerns about the quality and effectiveness of the resulting legislation.
EU Sidelines Experts in Green Rulebook Simplification
The EU is accelerating the simplification of its green rulebook by excluding technical experts from formal discussions, prioritizing speed over in-depth analysis, a move raising concerns about the quality and effectiveness of the resulting legislation.
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52% Bias Score
Dixon Condemns Politicians' Personal Profiting, Cites Cuomo, Whitmer
Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon criticizes politicians, including Andrew Cuomo and Gretchen Whitmer, for profiting from books and lobbying, arguing this prioritizes personal gain over public service, especially given Michigan's challenges in infrastructure and education.
Dixon Condemns Politicians' Personal Profiting, Cites Cuomo, Whitmer
Former Michigan GOP gubernatorial nominee Tudor Dixon criticizes politicians, including Andrew Cuomo and Gretchen Whitmer, for profiting from books and lobbying, arguing this prioritizes personal gain over public service, especially given Michigan's challenges in infrastructure and education.
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60% Bias Score
Sunak to Advise Goldman Sachs After One-Year Lobbying Ban
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will advise Goldman Sachs on economic and geopolitical issues, starting in July 2024, after a one-year lobbying ban imposed by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba). He will donate his salary to charity.
Sunak to Advise Goldman Sachs After One-Year Lobbying Ban
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will advise Goldman Sachs on economic and geopolitical issues, starting in July 2024, after a one-year lobbying ban imposed by the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba). He will donate his salary to charity.
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44% Bias Score
Amazon Remains Banned from EU Parliament Following Worker Rights Hearing Refusal
The European Parliament upheld its ban on Amazon's access after the company failed to send a senior manager to a hearing on worker conditions, prompting calls for stronger measures including contract reviews and termination.
Amazon Remains Banned from EU Parliament Following Worker Rights Hearing Refusal
The European Parliament upheld its ban on Amazon's access after the company failed to send a senior manager to a hearing on worker conditions, prompting calls for stronger measures including contract reviews and termination.
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48% Bias Score
Australian Court Rules ABC Illegally Fired Broadcaster for Anti-Israel Stance
A Federal Court in Australia ruled that the ABC illegally fired casual broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf for her political views opposing the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, awarding her $70,000 in compensation and potentially facing further penalties for violating the Fair Work Act.
Australian Court Rules ABC Illegally Fired Broadcaster for Anti-Israel Stance
A Federal Court in Australia ruled that the ABC illegally fired casual broadcaster Antoinette Lattouf for her political views opposing the Israeli military campaign in Gaza, awarding her $70,000 in compensation and potentially facing further penalties for violating the Fair Work Act.
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48% Bias Score
French Minister Investigated for Alleged Perjury Regarding Lobbyist Ties
French Minister Aurore Bergé, investigated for allegedly lying under oath about her ties to private daycare lobbyist Elsa Hervy, was given the status of 'témoin assistée' on June 13th, pending further investigation into their relationship and potential conflict of interest.
French Minister Investigated for Alleged Perjury Regarding Lobbyist Ties
French Minister Aurore Bergé, investigated for allegedly lying under oath about her ties to private daycare lobbyist Elsa Hervy, was given the status of 'témoin assistée' on June 13th, pending further investigation into their relationship and potential conflict of interest.
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40% Bias Score
US-Qatar Relationship: A Transactional Alliance Undermining National Security
The US defends Qatar despite its support for Islamist terror groups due to Qatar's extensive financial investments in US political and educational institutions, enabling it to act as a mediator in international conflicts despite its questionable activities.
US-Qatar Relationship: A Transactional Alliance Undermining National Security
The US defends Qatar despite its support for Islamist terror groups due to Qatar's extensive financial investments in US political and educational institutions, enabling it to act as a mediator in international conflicts despite its questionable activities.
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72% Bias Score
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