Sharp Drop in Organized Crime Suspects in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia police reported an alarming 33% decrease in organized crime suspects in 2023, down to 854 from 1284 in 2022, primarily due to fewer suspects in cases using decrypted crypto messenger services and ongoing investigations; seized assets also dropped significantly to 14 million Eu...
Sharp Drop in Organized Crime Suspects in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia police reported an alarming 33% decrease in organized crime suspects in 2023, down to 854 from 1284 in 2022, primarily due to fewer suspects in cases using decrypted crypto messenger services and ongoing investigations; seized assets also dropped significantly to 14 million Eu...
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40% Bias Score
NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
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60% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Court Presidency Selection Under Scrutiny
Following allegations of cronyism, Katharina Jestaedt, a candidate for the presidency of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court, testified before a parliamentary committee, denying any favoritism from Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach; however, the process was halted by two administr...
North Rhine-Westphalia Court Presidency Selection Under Scrutiny
Following allegations of cronyism, Katharina Jestaedt, a candidate for the presidency of the North Rhine-Westphalia Higher Administrative Court, testified before a parliamentary committee, denying any favoritism from Justice Minister Benjamin Limbach; however, the process was halted by two administr...
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48% Bias Score
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
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28% Bias Score
NRW Expands Rent Control to 57 Municipalities
Effective March 1st, rent increases in 57 Nordrhein-Westfalen municipalities with strained housing markets will be capped at 15 percent over three years for existing contracts and 10 percent above the local average for new contracts, extending protection to renters until February 28th, 2030.
NRW Expands Rent Control to 57 Municipalities
Effective March 1st, rent increases in 57 Nordrhein-Westfalen municipalities with strained housing markets will be capped at 15 percent over three years for existing contracts and 10 percent above the local average for new contracts, extending protection to renters until February 28th, 2030.
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36% Bias Score
Delays and Uncertainty at Haus der Geschichte Nordrhein-Westfalen
The Haus der Geschichte Nordrhein-Westfalen faces delays in its permanent exhibition, special exhibition evaluation, and building renovation, while a mandated research institute remains unestablished, creating uncertainty about the museum's future and potential.
Delays and Uncertainty at Haus der Geschichte Nordrhein-Westfalen
The Haus der Geschichte Nordrhein-Westfalen faces delays in its permanent exhibition, special exhibition evaluation, and building renovation, while a mandated research institute remains unestablished, creating uncertainty about the museum's future and potential.
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32% Bias Score
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
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44% Bias Score
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
Teacher Exodus Looms in North Rhine-Westphalia Amidst Excessive Workloads
A survey of 3,105 teachers in North Rhine-Westphalia found that 38% are considering leaving their jobs due to excessive workloads, with over 40% working 41-50 hours weekly and 37% working over 50 hours, while the government cites 12,000 new hires in the last 36 months as a countermeasure.
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40% Bias Score