Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
Germany Extends Rent Control Amidst Housing Shortage
Germany's cabinet extended rent control for new contracts, limiting increases to 10 percent above the local average in tense housing markets; however, this faces opposition and may not alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, with new housing construction significantly below targets and vacancy rates...
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52% Bias Score
German Left Party's Plan to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
Germany's Left Party unveiled its election platform focusing on curbing rising living costs through a nationwide rent cap, tax cuts on essential goods, and a temporary wealth tax to fund these measures. The party also advocates for increased diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
German Left Party's Plan to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
Germany's Left Party unveiled its election platform focusing on curbing rising living costs through a nationwide rent cap, tax cuts on essential goods, and a temporary wealth tax to fund these measures. The party also advocates for increased diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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48% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Election: Early Voter Turnout Down
Early voter turnout in the Nova Scotia election is down 15% compared to 2021, sparking discussion among party leaders about potential reasons and policy solutions.
Nova Scotia Election: Early Voter Turnout Down
Early voter turnout in the Nova Scotia election is down 15% compared to 2021, sparking discussion among party leaders about potential reasons and policy solutions.
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32% Bias Score
German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
German Cabinet Extends Rent Control to 2029 Amidst Political Opposition
Germany's cabinet approved extending rent control until 2029, despite opposition from the FDP and uncertainty from the Union, which will review the matter after the February 23rd election; the extension modifies existing exceptions for new buildings and faces legal challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
Berlin Housing Protest Demands Nationwide Rent Cap Amidst Failed Government Policies
Over 100 people protested in Berlin on Thursday, demanding a nationwide rent cap due to the German government's failed housing policies that led to soaring rents and a shortage of affordable housing despite record funding for social housing.
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52% Bias Score
Vienna's Affordable Housing Success
Vienna's affordable housing model, envied by other European capitals, is characterized by a large stock of public and subsidized housing, resulting in lower rents compared to other major European cities.
Vienna's Affordable Housing Success
Vienna's affordable housing model, envied by other European capitals, is characterized by a large stock of public and subsidized housing, resulting in lower rents compared to other major European cities.
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0% Bias Score