SPD Confident Ahead of Bundestag Election Despite Low Poll Numbers
Alexander Schweitzer, the new Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, dismissed concerns about the SPD's declining poll numbers ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, emphasizing the party's ability to mobilize voters and its achievements in social policy. He defended the Ampel coalition's re...
SPD Confident Ahead of Bundestag Election Despite Low Poll Numbers
Alexander Schweitzer, the new Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, dismissed concerns about the SPD's declining poll numbers ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, emphasizing the party's ability to mobilize voters and its achievements in social policy. He defended the Ampel coalition's re...
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52% Bias Score
Russia's New Blogger Registry: Increased Control, Reduced Independence
Starting January 2025, Russian bloggers with over 10,000 subscribers must register on the Gosuslugi portal; failure to do so will result in advertising and monetization bans, impacting income and potentially silencing independent voices as part of a broader government strategy to control online disc...
Russia's New Blogger Registry: Increased Control, Reduced Independence
Starting January 2025, Russian bloggers with over 10,000 subscribers must register on the Gosuslugi portal; failure to do so will result in advertising and monetization bans, impacting income and potentially silencing independent voices as part of a broader government strategy to control online disc...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV
German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.
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64% Bias Score
Australia to Tax Big Tech for News Funding
Australia's government announced a new law requiring tech firms earning over A$250 million annually to pay Australian news publishers for content or face higher taxes, starting January 2025, aiming to address power imbalances and support local journalism after Meta ended payment deals, causing A$200...
Australia to Tax Big Tech for News Funding
Australia's government announced a new law requiring tech firms earning over A$250 million annually to pay Australian news publishers for content or face higher taxes, starting January 2025, aiming to address power imbalances and support local journalism after Meta ended payment deals, causing A$200...
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44% Bias Score
Canal+ to Leave French TNT by Mid-2025
On December 5th, 2024, Canal+ announced it will remove its pay-TV channels from French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT) by mid-2025, citing a €655.6 million tax dispute, regulatory changes, and the removal of C8 from TNT.
Canal+ to Leave French TNT by Mid-2025
On December 5th, 2024, Canal+ announced it will remove its pay-TV channels from French Digital Terrestrial Television (TNT) by mid-2025, citing a €655.6 million tax dispute, regulatory changes, and the removal of C8 from TNT.
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Greece's ESR Faces Backlash Over Content Regulation
This article discusses a recent case in Greece where the ESR is facing criticism for potentially overstepping its authority in regulating online content, sparking a debate about freedom of expression and protection of minors.
Greece's ESR Faces Backlash Over Content Regulation
This article discusses a recent case in Greece where the ESR is facing criticism for potentially overstepping its authority in regulating online content, sparking a debate about freedom of expression and protection of minors.
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SPD Urges Swift Constitutional Change for NRW Municipal Debt Relief
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow the federal government to help municipalities with high legacy debts, arguing that the current Bundestag offers a better chance of securing the necessary two-thirds majority than the next one.
SPD Urges Swift Constitutional Change for NRW Municipal Debt Relief
The SPD in North Rhine-Westphalia is pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow the federal government to help municipalities with high legacy debts, arguing that the current Bundestag offers a better chance of securing the necessary two-thirds majority than the next one.
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Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
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40% Bias Score
Australia Mandates Digital Platforms Pay for News
The Australian government mandated that digital platforms with over \$250 million in Australian revenue must pay for news content, backdated to January 1, 2025, to counter Meta's decision to end news funding deals and ensure continued funding for Australian news outlets.
Australia Mandates Digital Platforms Pay for News
The Australian government mandated that digital platforms with over \$250 million in Australian revenue must pay for news content, backdated to January 1, 2025, to counter Meta's decision to end news funding deals and ensure continued funding for Australian news outlets.
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Australia to Tax Big Tech for Failing to Share Revenue with News Outlets
Australia will impose a tax on Big Tech companies like Meta and Google from January 1, 2024, if they don't reach revenue-sharing agreements with local news organizations, aiming to protect public interest journalism and address the crisis impacting hundreds of Australian journalists who lost their j...
Australia to Tax Big Tech for Failing to Share Revenue with News Outlets
Australia will impose a tax on Big Tech companies like Meta and Google from January 1, 2024, if they don't reach revenue-sharing agreements with local news organizations, aiming to protect public interest journalism and address the crisis impacting hundreds of Australian journalists who lost their j...
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Carr's FCC Appointment Sparks Concerns
Brendan Carr's appointment as FCC chairman raises concerns about potential media bias and censorship.
Carr's FCC Appointment Sparks Concerns
Brendan Carr's appointment as FCC chairman raises concerns about potential media bias and censorship.
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