France's Political Instability Cripples its Economy
France's political turmoil, characterized by potential government collapse and lack of credible alternatives, is severely damaging its economy, as evidenced by a more than doubled interest rate spread against Germany and investors shifting towards Mediterranean countries instead.
France's Political Instability Cripples its Economy
France's political turmoil, characterized by potential government collapse and lack of credible alternatives, is severely damaging its economy, as evidenced by a more than doubled interest rate spread against Germany and investors shifting towards Mediterranean countries instead.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Protests Erupt After Government Delays EU Membership Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to delay EU membership talks for four years, thousands of protesters took to the streets, met with a violent police crackdown resulting in over 100 arrests and dozens of injuries. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia.
Georgia Protests Erupt After Government Delays EU Membership Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to delay EU membership talks for four years, thousands of protesters took to the streets, met with a violent police crackdown resulting in over 100 arrests and dozens of injuries. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia.
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40% Bias Score
French Government Faces Collapse Amidst Budget Crisis
France teeters on the brink of a major political crisis as the National Rally threatens to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government unless he yields to their budget demands by 3 pm GMT today; this could lead to France's first government collapse since 1962, already triggering market turmoil...
French Government Faces Collapse Amidst Budget Crisis
France teeters on the brink of a major political crisis as the National Rally threatens to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government unless he yields to their budget demands by 3 pm GMT today; this could lead to France's first government collapse since 1962, already triggering market turmoil...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Sparks Mass Protests
Widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday following the government's decision to halt European Union accession talks for four years, leading to clashes with riot police and the detention of at least 107 people. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in response.
Georgia Halts EU Talks, Sparks Mass Protests
Widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi, Georgia, on Saturday following the government's decision to halt European Union accession talks for four years, leading to clashes with riot police and the detention of at least 107 people. The US suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia in response.
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52% Bias Score
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
High Voter Turnout in Romanian Legislative Elections Amidst Controversial Presidential Results
Romanian legislative elections are underway with 23.6% voter turnout by midday, exceeding previous years, following a controversial presidential election where populist candidate Călin Georgescu advanced to the second round amidst fraud allegations and investigations.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Third Night of Clashes Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, protesters clashed with police for a third consecutive night in Tbilisi, resulting in injuries and accusations of a government attempt to align with Russia.
Georgia: Third Night of Clashes Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, protesters clashed with police for a third consecutive night in Tbilisi, resulting in injuries and accusations of a government attempt to align with Russia.
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40% Bias Score
Barnier Faces Ultimatum: Budget Vote Could Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier needs the far-right National Rally's support to pass the social security budget by Monday, otherwise, his government could collapse, triggering a major political and financial crisis in France.
Barnier Faces Ultimatum: Budget Vote Could Topple French Government
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier needs the far-right National Rally's support to pass the social security budget by Monday, otherwise, his government could collapse, triggering a major political and financial crisis in France.
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Protests Intensify Amidst EU Accession Halt
Following the Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028, protests erupted for a fourth consecutive night, leading to the resignation of at least one senior official and prompting international concern.
Georgian Protests Intensify Amidst EU Accession Halt
Following the Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028, protests erupted for a fourth consecutive night, leading to the resignation of at least one senior official and prompting international concern.
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32% Bias Score
French Government Uses Article 49.3 to Pass Austerity Budget, Facing No-Confidence Vote
France's government is using Article 49.3 to pass a budget featuring €20bn in tax increases and €40bn in spending cuts without parliamentary approval, prompting no-confidence votes from the left and far-right and potentially causing financial instability.
French Government Uses Article 49.3 to Pass Austerity Budget, Facing No-Confidence Vote
France's government is using Article 49.3 to pass a budget featuring €20bn in tax increases and €40bn in spending cuts without parliamentary approval, prompting no-confidence votes from the left and far-right and potentially causing financial instability.
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32% Bias Score
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
Georgia's President Condemns Illegitimate Elections, Citing Russian Interference
Salome Zurabişvili, Georgia's president, calls the October 2023 elections illegitimate due to reported voter intimidation and bribery, leading to a suspension of EU accession talks and widespread protests across Georgia; she contends that Russia interfered in the election.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia's Illegitimate Government Sparks Nationwide Protests Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Following disputed elections in Georgia, President Salomé Zourabichvili declared the ruling Georgian Dream party's government illegitimate due to alleged Russian interference and voter intimidation, sparking unprecedented nationwide protests and prompting the EU to condemn the process.
Georgia's Illegitimate Government Sparks Nationwide Protests Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Following disputed elections in Georgia, President Salomé Zourabichvili declared the ruling Georgian Dream party's government illegitimate due to alleged Russian interference and voter intimidation, sparking unprecedented nationwide protests and prompting the EU to condemn the process.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: 44 Hospitalized Amidst EU Accession Halt
Three nights of protests in Tbilisi over Georgia halting EU talks left 44 hospitalized; the government blames "blackmail" and points to U.S. outgoing administration, while the EU and opposition cite democratic backsliding and Russian interference.
Georgia Protests: 44 Hospitalized Amidst EU Accession Halt
Three nights of protests in Tbilisi over Georgia halting EU talks left 44 hospitalized; the government blames "blackmail" and points to U.S. outgoing administration, while the EU and opposition cite democratic backsliding and Russian interference.
Progress
40% Bias Score