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Hessian Election Law Reform Favors Larger Parties
The Hessian state government proposes amending the municipal election law, replacing the Hare-Niemeyer with the d'Hondt vote counting method for seat allocation in local parliaments, a move opposed by the opposition who argue that it would disadvantage smaller parties and potentially threaten democr...
Hessian Election Law Reform Favors Larger Parties
The Hessian state government proposes amending the municipal election law, replacing the Hare-Niemeyer with the d'Hondt vote counting method for seat allocation in local parliaments, a move opposed by the opposition who argue that it would disadvantage smaller parties and potentially threaten democr...
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Parliament Shrinks: New Electoral Law Takes Effect
Germany's February 23rd Federal Parliament election will use a new electoral law reducing the number of MPs from 733 to 630, changing the balance of power between direct and proportional representation and saving an estimated €125 million annually, impacting the representation of larger cities.
Germany's Parliament Shrinks: New Electoral Law Takes Effect
Germany's February 23rd Federal Parliament election will use a new electoral law reducing the number of MPs from 733 to 630, changing the balance of power between direct and proportional representation and saving an estimated €125 million annually, impacting the representation of larger cities.
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28% Bias Score
Labour MPs Push for UK Electoral Reform
Labour MPs are urging the UK government to replace the first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation, citing unrepresentative election results (85% of MPs elected by less than 50% of constituents) and low voter turnout, but the government has rejected this proposal, while the...
Labour MPs Push for UK Electoral Reform
Labour MPs are urging the UK government to replace the first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation, citing unrepresentative election results (85% of MPs elected by less than 50% of constituents) and low voter turnout, but the government has rejected this proposal, while the...
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52% Bias Score
Bayrou Proposes Proportional Representation for French Legislative Elections
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed replacing France's majoritarian legislative election system with proportional representation, citing the underrepresentation of two-thirds of French citizens and advocating for greater pluralism in parliament.
Bayrou Proposes Proportional Representation for French Legislative Elections
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed replacing France's majoritarian legislative election system with proportional representation, citing the underrepresentation of two-thirds of French citizens and advocating for greater pluralism in parliament.
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48% Bias Score
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
German Electoral Reform Reduces Bundestag to 630 Seats
Germany's electoral reform will reduce the Bundestag to 630 seats by eliminating excess mandates, saving approximately €125 million annually and altering the balance of power, with the second vote gaining significance. The changes take effect in the February 2025 elections.
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40% Bias Score
Dead Heat in Irish Election: Sinn Féin Challenges Incumbents
Ireland holds elections on Friday, with a tight race between a centre-right coalition and a left-wing coalition led by Sinn Féin; housing, cost of living, and immigration are key issues; a coalition is anticipated.
Dead Heat in Irish Election: Sinn Féin Challenges Incumbents
Ireland holds elections on Friday, with a tight race between a centre-right coalition and a left-wing coalition led by Sinn Féin; housing, cost of living, and immigration are key issues; a coalition is anticipated.
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56% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Court Allows Referendum on Reducing Parliament Size
Baden-Württemberg's 2022 electoral reform, creating surplus mandates and inflating the parliament's size, is challenged by a citizens' initiative seeking to reduce the number of representatives to the minimum 120 seats after a court decision overturned the interior ministry's rejection.
Baden-Württemberg Court Allows Referendum on Reducing Parliament Size
Baden-Württemberg's 2022 electoral reform, creating surplus mandates and inflating the parliament's size, is challenged by a citizens' initiative seeking to reduce the number of representatives to the minimum 120 seats after a court decision overturned the interior ministry's rejection.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Parliament Shrinks: New Electoral Law Cuts Seats, Alters Voting Power
Germany's February 23rd election will use a new electoral law reducing the parliament's size from 733 to 630 seats, increasing the importance of party-list votes and eliminating compensatory seats, resulting in an estimated €125 million annual cost savings.
Germany's Parliament Shrinks: New Electoral Law Cuts Seats, Alters Voting Power
Germany's February 23rd election will use a new electoral law reducing the parliament's size from 733 to 630 seats, increasing the importance of party-list votes and eliminating compensatory seats, resulting in an estimated €125 million annual cost savings.
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24% Bias Score
UK Electoral System: A Risk to Democracy?
The UK's first-past-the-post voting system is criticized for its disproportionate distribution of power, potentially enabling a minority party to seize control, highlighting the need for electoral reform to safeguard British democracy and economic stability.
UK Electoral System: A Risk to Democracy?
The UK's first-past-the-post voting system is criticized for its disproportionate distribution of power, potentially enabling a minority party to seize control, highlighting the need for electoral reform to safeguard British democracy and economic stability.
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56% Bias Score
Reform UK Aims to Form Welsh Government in 2026
Reform UK aims to form a Welsh government after the 2026 Senedd election, aiming for 20–40 seats; their success is fueled by a new proportional electoral system, a surge in membership (7,800), and Nigel Farage's popularity, contrasting with UKIP's past failures.
Reform UK Aims to Form Welsh Government in 2026
Reform UK aims to form a Welsh government after the 2026 Senedd election, aiming for 20–40 seats; their success is fueled by a new proportional electoral system, a surge in membership (7,800), and Nigel Farage's popularity, contrasting with UKIP's past failures.
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48% Bias Score
Macron's Prime Minister Appointment Fails to Address France's Deepening Political Crisis
President Macron's appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister, defying public demand for change and republican values, is failing to resolve France's political crisis, rooted in his 2022 governance style and the lack of a parliamentary majority.
Macron's Prime Minister Appointment Fails to Address France's Deepening Political Crisis
President Macron's appointment of François Bayrou as Prime Minister, defying public demand for change and republican values, is failing to resolve France's political crisis, rooted in his 2022 governance style and the lack of a parliamentary majority.
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60% Bias Score
Irish Election: Rise of Trump-Inspired Parties Shakes Up Race
The Irish general election is anticipated to be highly unpredictable due to the emergence of several independent and micro-parties, many influenced by Trump's political style.
Irish Election: Rise of Trump-Inspired Parties Shakes Up Race
The Irish general election is anticipated to be highly unpredictable due to the emergence of several independent and micro-parties, many influenced by Trump's political style.
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44% Bias Score
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