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Merz Calls for Policy Shift, Increased Defense, and Stronger European Ties
On Konrad Adenauer's birthday, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz delivered a speech on the Petersberg advocating a fundamental shift in German economic policy, increased defense spending, and stronger transatlantic and European ties, while expressing concern over antisemitism and loss of publi...
Merz Calls for Policy Shift, Increased Defense, and Stronger European Ties
On Konrad Adenauer's birthday, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz delivered a speech on the Petersberg advocating a fundamental shift in German economic policy, increased defense spending, and stronger transatlantic and European ties, while expressing concern over antisemitism and loss of publi...
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48% 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
Merz Prioritizes Internal Debate over Public Disputes in Coalition Governance
CDU leader Friedrich Merz plans to avoid public disputes within a potential coalition government, contrasting with the current government's style, while the CDU's proposal for stricter deportation rules has sparked criticism from the Green party.
Merz Prioritizes Internal Debate over Public Disputes in Coalition Governance
CDU leader Friedrich Merz plans to avoid public disputes within a potential coalition government, contrasting with the current government's style, while the CDU's proposal for stricter deportation rules has sparked criticism from the Green party.
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40% 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
Germany Election: Clash over Worker Performance and Social Welfare
In Germany's election campaign, a clash erupted between the CDU and SPD over claims of low worker performance. CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann criticized a lack of performance, while Labor Minister Hubertus Heil countered that this insults Germany's 45 million workers. The debate centers on ...
Germany Election: Clash over Worker Performance and Social Welfare
In Germany's election campaign, a clash erupted between the CDU and SPD over claims of low worker performance. CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann criticized a lack of performance, while Labor Minister Hubertus Heil countered that this insults Germany's 45 million workers. The debate centers on ...
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52% Bias Score
German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
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60% Bias Score
SPD Demands Energy Price Cuts, Criticizes CDU Over False Putin Meeting Claim
The SPD is urging CDU's Merz to lower energy prices before the election to save jobs, while accusing him of funding election promises with social cuts. The SPD is also criticizing Kiesewetter for falsely claiming Scholz plans to meet with Putin.
SPD Demands Energy Price Cuts, Criticizes CDU Over False Putin Meeting Claim
The SPD is urging CDU's Merz to lower energy prices before the election to save jobs, while accusing him of funding election promises with social cuts. The SPD is also criticizing Kiesewetter for falsely claiming Scholz plans to meet with Putin.
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60% Bias Score
Merz Urges Positive US Trade Relations, Anticipates Challenges Under Trump
Ahead of Germany's February elections, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz calls for improved US trade relations, even suggesting a new free trade agreement with the US, while anticipating tougher conditions under a potential Trump presidency and suggesting tax cuts to improve German competitive...
Merz Urges Positive US Trade Relations, Anticipates Challenges Under Trump
Ahead of Germany's February elections, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz calls for improved US trade relations, even suggesting a new free trade agreement with the US, while anticipating tougher conditions under a potential Trump presidency and suggesting tax cuts to improve German competitive...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Political Turmoil
Following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's failed confidence vote on December 16th, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on January 19th, triggering snap elections scheduled for February 23rd, prompting intense political debate and uncertainty.
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Political Turmoil
Following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's failed confidence vote on December 16th, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on January 19th, triggering snap elections scheduled for February 23rd, prompting intense political debate and uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
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52% Bias Score
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
German Election 2025: TV Debate Controversy Sparks Concerns Over Equal Opportunity
Germany's upcoming election on February 23rd, 2025, is marked by controversy over televised debates, with the Greens protesting the exclusion of smaller parties from a planned head-to-head between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (Union), citing potential bias and impact on equal opportunity.
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52% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
Söder Rejects Green and SPD Coalitions, Prioritizes Strong Union
CSU leader Markus Söder rejected a coalition with the Greens and expressed concerns about a coalition with the SPD due to policy differences, particularly concerning the Bürgergeld. He prefers a stronger Union to dictate terms in any future government, with the FDP as the ideal partner, but their Bu...
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52% Bias Score
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