German Green Party Faces Backlash Over Post-Attack Selfie
Following recent fatal attacks in Germany, a large demonstration against right-wing extremism took place, featuring prominent Green Party members who later faced criticism for a cheerful selfie posted online, sparking a debate about political sensitivity and public perception.
German Green Party Faces Backlash Over Post-Attack Selfie
Following recent fatal attacks in Germany, a large demonstration against right-wing extremism took place, featuring prominent Green Party members who later faced criticism for a cheerful selfie posted online, sparking a debate about political sensitivity and public perception.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Post-Inauguration Gesture Sparks Political Debate
On Monday, following President Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk made a controversial straight-arm gesture twice during a speech at Capitol One Arena, sparking debate over its meaning and prompting reactions ranging from accusations of a Nazi salute to dismissals as an awkward movement; Musk later tur...
Musk's Post-Inauguration Gesture Sparks Political Debate
On Monday, following President Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk made a controversial straight-arm gesture twice during a speech at Capitol One Arena, sparking debate over its meaning and prompting reactions ranging from accusations of a Nazi salute to dismissals as an awkward movement; Musk later tur...
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48% Bias Score
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
German Court Classifies AfD Branch as Right-Wing Extremist
A German court declared the Saxony branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) a right-wing extremist organization, a decision with no appeal, amid a national discussion about a potential nationwide ban before the February 23 Bundestag elections.
German Court Classifies AfD Branch as Right-Wing Extremist
A German court declared the Saxony branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) a right-wing extremist organization, a decision with no appeal, amid a national discussion about a potential nationwide ban before the February 23 Bundestag elections.
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52% Bias Score
Rise in Far-Right Activity Following Trump's Inauguration
Following President Trump's inauguration, far-right groups like the Patriot Front and the Ku Klux Klan conducted public actions, including demonstrations and the distribution of inflammatory flyers, coinciding with Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and proposed legislation increasing migrant de...
Rise in Far-Right Activity Following Trump's Inauguration
Following President Trump's inauguration, far-right groups like the Patriot Front and the Ku Klux Klan conducted public actions, including demonstrations and the distribution of inflammatory flyers, coinciding with Trump's pardons of January 6th rioters and proposed legislation increasing migrant de...
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44% 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