Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
Olaf Scholz, despite a 77% disapproval rating in recent polls, was officially confirmed as the SPD's chancellor candidate on [Date not specified in text], six weeks before the German federal election; his campaign focuses on countering right-wing populism, supporting Ukraine without direct military ...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Low Approval Ratings
Olaf Scholz, despite a 77% disapproval rating in recent polls, was officially confirmed as the SPD's chancellor candidate on [Date not specified in text], six weeks before the German federal election; his campaign focuses on countering right-wing populism, supporting Ukraine without direct military ...
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48% Bias Score
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
German Party BSW Faces Uncertain Future Despite Eastern Success
The German party Allianz Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), founded in January 2024, performed strongly in eastern Germany's recent elections (11.8%-15.8% vote share), but faces an uphill battle to overcome the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in the February 2025 elections due to weaker western supp...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
Ukraine Seeks US Security Guarantees Amidst Shift in US Policy
Following the US power shift, Ukraine's conflict with Russia enters a new phase, focusing on Western security guarantees and potential bilateral agreements with the US for missile bases and defense systems, while concerns remain about a potential Russian escalation.
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60% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
Zelenskyy Urges Allies to Deliver on Arms Promises Amidst Intensified Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized unfulfilled arms supply promises amid Russia's intensified attacks this week, while German officials debate additional military aid for Ukraine beyond the planned €4 billion for 2025, with disagreements between the foreign and defense ministries and the chanc...
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40% Bias Score
Risch Predicts Continued U.S. NATO Membership Under Trump
Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, anticipates continued U.S. participation in NATO under President Trump, citing bipartisan support and increased defense spending among member states following Russia's actions in Ukraine; he aims to work with Trump to bolster the...
Risch Predicts Continued U.S. NATO Membership Under Trump
Senator Jim Risch, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, anticipates continued U.S. participation in NATO under President Trump, citing bipartisan support and increased defense spending among member states following Russia's actions in Ukraine; he aims to work with Trump to bolster the...
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44% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
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64% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
Milanovic Wins Landslide Reelection in Croatia
In Croatia's presidential election, incumbent Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory with 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, backed by the ruling HDZ party. The result is interpreted by some as a rejection of the HDZ government's policies, potentially impacting future governmental act...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Expansionist Rhetoric Shakes Transatlantic Relations
President-elect Donald Trump's statements suggesting the annexation of Canada, Greenland, and control over the Panama Canal have caused alarm in Europe, challenging post-World War II norms against forceful territorial expansion, prompting concern from NATO allies, and raising questions about resourc...
Trump's Expansionist Rhetoric Shakes Transatlantic Relations
President-elect Donald Trump's statements suggesting the annexation of Canada, Greenland, and control over the Panama Canal have caused alarm in Europe, challenging post-World War II norms against forceful territorial expansion, prompting concern from NATO allies, and raising questions about resourc...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
Ukraine's Advisor Podolyak on Peace Prospects: Security Guarantees and the Need to Compel Russia
Mychajlo Podolyak, a key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, discusses the prospects for peace in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for Western security guarantees and criticizing a phone call between Chancellor Scholz and President Putin. He highlights the importance of a strong military response...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Calls Putin an 'Idiot,' Criticizes West's Ukraine Response
Boris Johnson condemned Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions, calling him a "f***ing idiot" and asserting that Ukraine is not part of Russia's empire; he criticized the West's insufficient response and urged increased defense spending and NATO membership for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression...
Johnson Calls Putin an 'Idiot,' Criticizes West's Ukraine Response
Boris Johnson condemned Vladimir Putin's imperial ambitions, calling him a "f***ing idiot" and asserting that Ukraine is not part of Russia's empire; he criticized the West's insufficient response and urged increased defense spending and NATO membership for Ukraine to deter future Russian aggression...
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40% Bias Score
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Backs Increased NATO Defense Spending
Poland's Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine for a potential Russia ceasefire, supporting instead increased NATO burden-sharing. He backs Trump's 5% GDP defense spending goal, with Poland nearing this target and advocating for substantial EU defense budget increases...
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Backs Increased NATO Defense Spending
Poland's Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine for a potential Russia ceasefire, supporting instead increased NATO burden-sharing. He backs Trump's 5% GDP defense spending goal, with Poland nearing this target and advocating for substantial EU defense budget increases...
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44% Bias Score