Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's X Amplifies Right-Wing Extremism, Raising Global Concerns
Elon Musk's use of X to promote right-wing extremism is raising concerns about global political influence, as evidenced by his interactions with figures like Alex Jones and Alice Weidel, and his potential impact on elections worldwide.
Musk's X Amplifies Right-Wing Extremism, Raising Global Concerns
Elon Musk's use of X to promote right-wing extremism is raising concerns about global political influence, as evidenced by his interactions with figures like Alex Jones and Alice Weidel, and his potential impact on elections worldwide.
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52% Bias Score
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
German Publication's AfD Campaign Raises Concerns
Katapult" launched a campaign to counter the AfD in Germany by publishing 40 quotes from current and former members, revealing extremist views; however, the initiative's effectiveness is questionable due to the inclusion of former members and unverified quotes.
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60% Bias Score
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
Online Access Fuels Rise of German Historical Revisionism
The easy online access to historical revisionism, particularly concerning Nazi Germany, is amplified by the AfD party in Germany, impacting schools and society, necessitating teacher training and support to counteract its spread.
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36% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Criticizes Musk's Interference in German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk for promoting the far-right AfD party in the upcoming February elections, expressing concern over foreign interference in German democracy, while Musk defended his actions as those of an investor in Germany.
Scholz Criticizes Musk's Interference in German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Elon Musk for promoting the far-right AfD party in the upcoming February elections, expressing concern over foreign interference in German democracy, while Musk defended his actions as those of an investor in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
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52% Bias Score
Chemnitz Opens European Capital of Culture Amidst Protest and Bomb Threat
Chemnitz launched its year as European Capital of Culture with a large street festival and official ceremony on January 20th, 2025, despite a bomb threat and counter-demonstrations regarding right-wing extremism, showcasing over 1000 events aiming for a positive future.
Chemnitz Opens European Capital of Culture Amidst Protest and Bomb Threat
Chemnitz launched its year as European Capital of Culture with a large street festival and official ceremony on January 20th, 2025, despite a bomb threat and counter-demonstrations regarding right-wing extremism, showcasing over 1000 events aiming for a positive future.
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44% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Police Data Leak Sparks Investigation
A Berlin police officer leaked a list of suspects' first names from internal police systems to the right-wing online portal Nius, sparking a data protection investigation and raising concerns about potential biases within law enforcement.
Berlin Police Data Leak Sparks Investigation
A Berlin police officer leaked a list of suspects' first names from internal police systems to the right-wing online portal Nius, sparking a data protection investigation and raising concerns about potential biases within law enforcement.
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48% Bias Score
German Students Protest AfD Congress in Riesa
Studis gegen Rechts," a student initiative, is organizing a protest against the AfD's January 11th party congress in Riesa, Saxony, with support from various organizations; motivated by rising right-wing influence and events like the need for police protection at a 2024 Christopher Street Day event ...
German Students Protest AfD Congress in Riesa
Studis gegen Rechts," a student initiative, is organizing a protest against the AfD's January 11th party congress in Riesa, Saxony, with support from various organizations; motivated by rising right-wing influence and events like the need for police protection at a 2024 Christopher Street Day event ...
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52% Bias Score
Chemnitz: European Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz, Germany, won the bid to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, showcasing its transformation from an industrial center to a cultural hub, aiming to overcome past controversies and foster social cohesion through diverse art and community projects.
Chemnitz: European Capital of Culture 2025
Chemnitz, Germany, won the bid to be the European Capital of Culture in 2025, showcasing its transformation from an industrial center to a cultural hub, aiming to overcome past controversies and foster social cohesion through diverse art and community projects.
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40% Bias Score