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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
Merz Rejects Merkel's Immigration Policy, Criticizes EU Regulations
During a campaign event in Flensburg, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz strongly criticized Angela Merkel's immigration policy and the EU's regulations, promising stricter border controls and a drastic reduction in migrant numbers, contrasting his position with Merkel's past approach.
Merz Rejects Merkel's Immigration Policy, Criticizes EU Regulations
During a campaign event in Flensburg, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz strongly criticized Angela Merkel's immigration policy and the EU's regulations, promising stricter border controls and a drastic reduction in migrant numbers, contrasting his position with Merkel's past approach.
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60% Bias Score
German Coalition Divided on Ukraine Aid Financing
Germany's coalition government is divided over financing €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, with the SPD advocating for new loans and suspending the debt brake, while opposition parties seek alternative solutions, raising concerns about the impact on Germany's international standing a...
German Coalition Divided on Ukraine Aid Financing
Germany's coalition government is divided over financing €3 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, with the SPD advocating for new loans and suspending the debt brake, while opposition parties seek alternative solutions, raising concerns about the impact on Germany's international standing a...
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48% 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
CDU Retreat: Economic Focus Amidst Polling Slump and Internal Divisions
The CDU held a two-day retreat in Hamburg to address declining poll numbers and internal divisions, focusing on economic policy reforms, including tax cuts and tighter immigration policies, while facing challenges from the AfD's rise and internal disputes with the CSU.
CDU Retreat: Economic Focus Amidst Polling Slump and Internal Divisions
The CDU held a two-day retreat in Hamburg to address declining poll numbers and internal divisions, focusing on economic policy reforms, including tax cuts and tighter immigration policies, while facing challenges from the AfD's rise and internal disputes with the CSU.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's National Mourning, New Think Tank Launch, and MP's Party Switch
Greece declared four days of national mourning for Konstantinos Simitis, a decision that sparked debate due to its perceived unprecedented nature; however, this was also done in 2017 for Konstantinos Mitsotakis; a new center-right think tank is launching with prominent figures and backing, alongside...
Greece's National Mourning, New Think Tank Launch, and MP's Party Switch
Greece declared four days of national mourning for Konstantinos Simitis, a decision that sparked debate due to its perceived unprecedented nature; however, this was also done in 2017 for Konstantinos Mitsotakis; a new center-right think tank is launching with prominent figures and backing, alongside...
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36% Bias Score
Polymarket Predicts Union Victory in German Election, Contrasting with Polls
Polymarket predicts a German Bundestag election win for the Union with Friedrich Merz as chancellor (30-35% of votes), contrasting with polls showing Merz and Habeck tied at 27% as preferred chancellor candidates; a French investor bet $30 million on Trump's 2020 US election win on the platform.
Polymarket Predicts Union Victory in German Election, Contrasting with Polls
Polymarket predicts a German Bundestag election win for the Union with Friedrich Merz as chancellor (30-35% of votes), contrasting with polls showing Merz and Habeck tied at 27% as preferred chancellor candidates; a French investor bet $30 million on Trump's 2020 US election win on the platform.
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40% Bias Score
SPD Shifts Campaign Focus to Industrial Workers Amidst Polling Deficit
Facing a large polling deficit, the SPD is refocusing its election campaign on German industrial workers and economic issues, holding a major rally in Wolfsburg, Germany, featuring Volkswagen works council chair Daniela Cavallo, to highlight Chancellor Scholz's job protection efforts and contrast th...
SPD Shifts Campaign Focus to Industrial Workers Amidst Polling Deficit
Facing a large polling deficit, the SPD is refocusing its election campaign on German industrial workers and economic issues, holding a major rally in Wolfsburg, Germany, featuring Volkswagen works council chair Daniela Cavallo, to highlight Chancellor Scholz's job protection efforts and contrast th...
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56% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Trump's Demand for Higher Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's demand to increase Germany's defense budget to 5 percent of its GDP, stating it would cost over €200 billion annually, while maintaining the current NATO target of 2 percent. This decision comes despite pressure from the opposi...
Germany Rejects Trump's Demand for Higher Defense Spending
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejected US President-elect Donald Trump's demand to increase Germany's defense budget to 5 percent of its GDP, stating it would cost over €200 billion annually, while maintaining the current NATO target of 2 percent. This decision comes despite pressure from the opposi...
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate
Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.
German Election: Economy and Migration Dominate
Germany's upcoming snap election on February 23rd is dominated by migration and economic concerns, with the Social Democrats (SPD) focusing on increased investment and wages, the Greens on energy costs and electric vehicles, and the conservatives (CDU/CSU) on reducing spending and taxes.
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36% Bias Score
Improved CDU-CSU Relations Following Policy Shifts
Following their recent joint retreat, Germany's CDU and CSU parties show significantly improved relations compared to the 2021 election campaign, largely due to CDU leader Friedrich Merz's policy shifts aligning with the CSU's positions on migration and economic policy, though some disagreements rem...
Improved CDU-CSU Relations Following Policy Shifts
Following their recent joint retreat, Germany's CDU and CSU parties show significantly improved relations compared to the 2021 election campaign, largely due to CDU leader Friedrich Merz's policy shifts aligning with the CSU's positions on migration and economic policy, though some disagreements rem...
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52% Bias Score
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
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36% Bias Score
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