AfD Adopts Far-Right Platform, Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel was nominated as the AfD's chancellor candidate at its weekend convention in Riesa, Saxony, where the party adopted a platform advocating for stricter immigration policies, withdrawal from the European Union, and a more traditional family structure, among other key proposals.
AfD Adopts Far-Right Platform, Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel was nominated as the AfD's chancellor candidate at its weekend convention in Riesa, Saxony, where the party adopted a platform advocating for stricter immigration policies, withdrawal from the European Union, and a more traditional family structure, among other key proposals.
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60% Bias Score
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a Lüneburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPÖ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
Habeck Promotes Coalition-Building to Counter Populism in Germany
During a Lüneburg campaign event, Green Party leader Robert Habeck promoted coalition-building as a counter to right-wing populism, criticized Austria's new government including the FPÖ, and called for social media regulation, drawing parallels to his party's name. He also advocated for abolishing G...
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44% Bias Score
Musk's X Interview with AfD Leader Sparks Geopolitical Concerns
Elon Musk's interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X endorsed the AfD, aligning a US tech mogul with a European far-right party, potentially reshaping political alliances and discourse.
Musk's X Interview with AfD Leader Sparks Geopolitical Concerns
Elon Musk's interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel on X endorsed the AfD, aligning a US tech mogul with a European far-right party, potentially reshaping political alliances and discourse.
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60% Bias Score
FPÖ's Platform: Prioritizing Austrians, Restricting Immigration
Herbert Kickl's FPÖ proposes prioritizing Austrian citizens by restricting social benefits, temporarily suspending asylum rights, and strengthening border security, framing these actions as a rejection of elites and a defense of Austrian identity.
FPÖ's Platform: Prioritizing Austrians, Restricting Immigration
Herbert Kickl's FPÖ proposes prioritizing Austrian citizens by restricting social benefits, temporarily suspending asylum rights, and strengthening border security, framing these actions as a rejection of elites and a defense of Austrian identity.
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68% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Following Austria's September election, the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, became the strongest party in parliament with 28.8% of the vote, prompting President Van der Bellen to task Kickl with forming a new government despite concerns from other parties and international observers.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Following Austria's September election, the far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, became the strongest party in parliament with 28.8% of the vote, prompting President Van der Bellen to task Kickl with forming a new government despite concerns from other parties and international observers.
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52% Bias Score
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
Söder Rejects Green Coalition, Citing Austria's Political Climate
CSU chairman Markus Söder rejects a coalition with the Greens, citing Austria's experience as evidence that such a coalition would increase political polarization; the CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, changes to citizenship laws, and economic measures to counter this.
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56% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
AfD Nominates Alice Weidel as First-Ever Chancellor Candidate
Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD), is the party's first-ever candidate for chancellor in the upcoming February 23rd election, despite the AfD's low chance of forming a coalition government.
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64% Bias Score
Musk's Far-Right Alliances: Modernizing Nostalgia and Geopolitical Influence
Elon Musk's support for far-right parties, including Donald Trump's campaign and Germany's AfD, leverages his image as a modern innovator to counteract their reliance on nostalgia, while his attacks on opponents create political chaos and distract from potential tech regulation.
Musk's Far-Right Alliances: Modernizing Nostalgia and Geopolitical Influence
Elon Musk's support for far-right parties, including Donald Trump's campaign and Germany's AfD, leverages his image as a modern innovator to counteract their reliance on nostalgia, while his attacks on opponents create political chaos and distract from potential tech regulation.
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64% Bias Score
Austria: Interim Chancellor Appointed Amidst Political Crisis
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as interim chancellor following the resignation of Karl Nehammer on January 4th, 2025, after failed coalition talks with the SPÖ; the President subsequently tasked the leader of the victorious Freedom Party...
Austria: Interim Chancellor Appointed Amidst Political Crisis
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen appointed Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg as interim chancellor following the resignation of Karl Nehammer on January 4th, 2025, after failed coalition talks with the SPÖ; the President subsequently tasked the leader of the victorious Freedom Party...
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52% Bias Score
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Takes Power After Coalition Collapse
Following failed coalition talks between Austria's ÖVP and SPÖ, President Van der Bellen appointed Herbert Kickl of the far-right FPÖ as chancellor on January 6th, prompting concern among German media outlets about the rise of right-wing populism in Europe.
Austria's Far-Right FPÖ Takes Power After Coalition Collapse
Following failed coalition talks between Austria's ÖVP and SPÖ, President Van der Bellen appointed Herbert Kickl of the far-right FPÖ as chancellor on January 6th, prompting concern among German media outlets about the rise of right-wing populism in Europe.
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52% Bias Score
Meloni Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with former US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday, along with Senator Marco Rubio; the meeting included dinner and a documentary viewing, highlighting Meloni's close ties to the Trump political sphere.
Meloni Meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with former US President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Saturday, along with Senator Marco Rubio; the meeting included dinner and a documentary viewing, highlighting Meloni's close ties to the Trump political sphere.
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52% Bias Score