Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
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44% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court to safeguard democracy
Germany's parliament passed a law to strengthen its Federal Constitutional Court, requiring a two-thirds majority for future changes to its structure, spurred by concerns about the erosion of judicial independence in other European countries like Poland and Hungary.
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44% Bias Score
Morawiecki Likens EU Forces to Mordor, Underscoring Growing Divisions
Mateusz Morawiecki, the new leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, compared Russia and certain EU forces to Mordor, highlighting divisions within the EU and clashes over national sovereignty versus EU centralisation. He even stated that he would cooperate with the devil to benefi...
Morawiecki Likens EU Forces to Mordor, Underscoring Growing Divisions
Mateusz Morawiecki, the new leader of the European Conservatives and Reformists group, compared Russia and certain EU forces to Mordor, highlighting divisions within the EU and clashes over national sovereignty versus EU centralisation. He even stated that he would cooperate with the devil to benefi...
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52% Bias Score
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
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44% Bias Score
EU Commission Backs Poland's Suspension of Asylum Rights at Belarus Border
The EU Commission supports Poland's suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing the possibility of "hybrid threats" from neighboring states and justifying this action under EU treaty clauses prioritizing national security over refugee rights. Poland reported 30,200 attempted borde...
EU Commission Backs Poland's Suspension of Asylum Rights at Belarus Border
The EU Commission supports Poland's suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, citing the possibility of "hybrid threats" from neighboring states and justifying this action under EU treaty clauses prioritizing national security over refugee rights. Poland reported 30,200 attempted borde...
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60% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish MP Wanted for Corruption
Hungary granted political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish MP wanted for corruption involving €107 million in alleged fraud related to the Justice Fund, prompting a hostile reaction from Poland and raising concerns about the EU's legal framework.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court's Independence
The German Parliament passed a constitutional amendment, supported by a large majority, to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court's independence by enshrining key aspects of its structure and function (12-year term limits, 68-year age limit) in the Basic Law, implementing a mechanism to prevent ...
Germany Strengthens Constitutional Court's Independence
The German Parliament passed a constitutional amendment, supported by a large majority, to safeguard the Federal Constitutional Court's independence by enshrining key aspects of its structure and function (12-year term limits, 68-year age limit) in the Basic Law, implementing a mechanism to prevent ...
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40% Bias Score
Ukraine and Poland to Create Gas Hub, Bypassing Russia
Ukraine and Poland are creating an East European gas hub to bypass Russia and supply fuel to Europe, using Ukrainian storage and Polish LNG terminals, as the five-year contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine expires December 31st.
Ukraine and Poland to Create Gas Hub, Bypassing Russia
Ukraine and Poland are creating an East European gas hub to bypass Russia and supply fuel to Europe, using Ukrainian storage and Polish LNG terminals, as the five-year contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine expires December 31st.
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36% Bias Score
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
Germany strengthens Constitutional Court against political manipulation
The German Bundestag passed legislation to protect the Federal Constitutional Court from political manipulation by requiring a two-thirds majority to change its rules, inspired by concerns about similar courts in Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Poland Vows Strong Support for Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Russian Invasion
During a surprise visit to Lviv on Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine, promising increased military aid, a new border crossing, and accelerated EU accession talks during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Poland Vows Strong Support for Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Russian Invasion
During a surprise visit to Lviv on Tuesday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine, promising increased military aid, a new border crossing, and accelerated EU accession talks during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
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24% Bias Score
Warsaw Opens First Queer Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Poland's first queer museum, opened in Warsaw on December 6th, 2024, displaying 132 objects illustrating LGBTQ+ history and activism, defying erasure and promoting inclusivity in Eastern Europe.
Warsaw Opens First Queer Museum in Eastern Europe
The QueerMuzeum, Poland's first queer museum, opened in Warsaw on December 6th, 2024, displaying 132 objects illustrating LGBTQ+ history and activism, defying erasure and promoting inclusivity in Eastern Europe.
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24% Bias Score