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
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election Commentary
Elon Musk, in a "Welt am Sonntag" guest commentary, endorsed the AfD, praising their deregulation plans and asserting they are Germany's last hope to avoid collapse, sparking outrage and debate about media responsibility and foreign interference in German elections.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election Commentary
Elon Musk, in a "Welt am Sonntag" guest commentary, endorsed the AfD, praising their deregulation plans and asserting they are Germany's last hope to avoid collapse, sparking outrage and debate about media responsibility and foreign interference in German elections.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Accuses Musk of Election Meddling Through AfD Endorsement
The German government accused Elon Musk of attempting to sway its upcoming election by endorsing the AfD, a far-right party under domestic intelligence surveillance for suspected right-wing extremism, via a Welt am Sonntag opinion piece and X posts, prompting condemnation from German politicians.
Germany Accuses Musk of Election Meddling Through AfD Endorsement
The German government accused Elon Musk of attempting to sway its upcoming election by endorsing the AfD, a far-right party under domestic intelligence surveillance for suspected right-wing extremism, via a Welt am Sonntag opinion piece and X posts, prompting condemnation from German politicians.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Attack: Right-Wing Extremists Arrested
On December 14th, eight suspects, allegedly members of the 'Deutsche Jugend zuerst' group, attacked SPD members and police in Berlin, resulting in injuries and the seizure of right-wing propaganda during subsequent raids.
Berlin Attack: Right-Wing Extremists Arrested
On December 14th, eight suspects, allegedly members of the 'Deutsche Jugend zuerst' group, attacked SPD members and police in Berlin, resulting in injuries and the seizure of right-wing propaganda during subsequent raids.
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44% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Disinformation, Exacerbating Germany's Political Divisions
A deadly attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market triggered the rapid spread of false news reports, exploited by right-wing figures and amplified by Elon Musk, highlighting the vulnerability of the German political climate to disinformation campaigns during an election period.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Disinformation, Exacerbating Germany's Political Divisions
A deadly attack on a Magdeburg Christmas market triggered the rapid spread of false news reports, exploited by right-wing figures and amplified by Elon Musk, highlighting the vulnerability of the German political climate to disinformation campaigns during an election period.
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52% 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
Germany Responds to Musk's AfD Endorsement
The German government views Elon Musk's AfD endorsement as political interference but won't condemn it, citing free speech while highlighting that the AfD is under investigation for suspected right-wing extremism and that German elections are a domestic matter.
Germany Responds to Musk's AfD Endorsement
The German government views Elon Musk's AfD endorsement as political interference but won't condemn it, citing free speech while highlighting that the AfD is under investigation for suspected right-wing extremism and that German elections are a domestic matter.
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44% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement in German Newspaper Sparks Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in "Welt am Sonntag" endorsing Germany's AfD party sparked outrage from the SPD and prompted the resignation of "Welt's" opinion editor; the incident raises concerns about foreign influence in German politics and media responsibility.
Musk's AfD Endorsement in German Newspaper Sparks Outrage
Elon Musk's opinion piece in "Welt am Sonntag" endorsing Germany's AfD party sparked outrage from the SPD and prompted the resignation of "Welt's" opinion editor; the incident raises concerns about foreign influence in German politics and media responsibility.
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44% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack: Far-Right Exploits Tragedy to Fuel Anti-Migrant Sentiment
A Saudi Arabian citizen drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200 on December 20th; the far-right is using this tragedy to incite anti-migrant sentiment and violence.
Magdeburg Attack: Far-Right Exploits Tragedy to Fuel Anti-Migrant Sentiment
A Saudi Arabian citizen drove a car into a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five and injuring over 200 on December 20th; the far-right is using this tragedy to incite anti-migrant sentiment and violence.
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48% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Far-Right Conspiracy Fuels Violence
A Saudi Arabian man attacked a German Christmas market on December 11, 2023, motivated by a far-right conspiracy theory about the Islamization of Europe, illustrating the global spread of online extremism.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Far-Right Conspiracy Fuels Violence
A Saudi Arabian man attacked a German Christmas market on December 11, 2023, motivated by a far-right conspiracy theory about the Islamization of Europe, illustrating the global spread of online extremism.
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36% Bias Score