Merz Proposes Four-Way TV Debate Before German Election
Friedrich Merz proposes a four-way televised debate before Germany's February 23rd election, including himself, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck (Greens), and Alice Weidel (AfD), aiming to publicly contrast the Union party with the AfD. The Greens initially rejected a separate debate between Ha...
Merz Proposes Four-Way TV Debate Before German Election
Friedrich Merz proposes a four-way televised debate before Germany's February 23rd election, including himself, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Robert Habeck (Greens), and Alice Weidel (AfD), aiming to publicly contrast the Union party with the AfD. The Greens initially rejected a separate debate between Ha...
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36% Bias Score
German Arms Exports Reach Record High in 2024
Germany's 2024 arms exports hit a record €13.34 billion, a 10% increase from 2023, with Ukraine as the top recipient, followed by Singapore (€1.21 billion), and Turkey (€231 million), marking the highest level since 2006 despite human rights concerns.
German Arms Exports Reach Record High in 2024
Germany's 2024 arms exports hit a record €13.34 billion, a 10% increase from 2023, with Ukraine as the top recipient, followed by Singapore (€1.21 billion), and Turkey (€231 million), marking the highest level since 2006 despite human rights concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Habeck Urges European Unity Amidst Global Uncertainty
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, during a rally in Leipzig on the same day as Donald Trump's inauguration, stressed the need for a unified and strengthened Europe to face global economic uncertainty and instability within the EU, advocating for increased investment and technological independenc...
Habeck Urges European Unity Amidst Global Uncertainty
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, during a rally in Leipzig on the same day as Donald Trump's inauguration, stressed the need for a unified and strengthened Europe to face global economic uncertainty and instability within the EU, advocating for increased investment and technological independenc...
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40% Bias Score
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Habeck Defends Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out Decision Amidst Energy Crisis Inquiry
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck defended the government's decision to phase out nuclear power in spring 2023, rejecting claims of a biased review process before the Bundestag's investigative committee; he stated that extending the nuclear plants' lifespan would not have significantly reduced g...
Habeck Defends Germany's Nuclear Phase-Out Decision Amidst Energy Crisis Inquiry
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck defended the government's decision to phase out nuclear power in spring 2023, rejecting claims of a biased review process before the Bundestag's investigative committee; he stated that extending the nuclear plants' lifespan would not have significantly reduced g...
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36% Bias Score
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
Habeck's Book: A Critique of Populism and a Call for Constructive Politics
Robert Habeck, German Vice-Chancellor and Green Party candidate, published "Den Bach rauf" shortly before the federal election, offering his perspective on political discourse, populism, and the challenges facing Germany. The book focuses on his experiences and beliefs rather than detailed policy pr...
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48% Bias Score
Habeck's Green Party Faces Re-election Challenge After Coalition Collapse
Robert Habeck, facing low approval ratings, seeks re-election as chancellor for Germany's Green Party after the collapse of the 'traffic light' coalition due to policy disagreements and financial mismanagement, highlighting the challenges of balancing ambitious climate goals with economic realities.
Habeck's Green Party Faces Re-election Challenge After Coalition Collapse
Robert Habeck, facing low approval ratings, seeks re-election as chancellor for Germany's Green Party after the collapse of the 'traffic light' coalition due to policy disagreements and financial mismanagement, highlighting the challenges of balancing ambitious climate goals with economic realities.
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40% Bias Score
Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Record High German Arms Exports in 2024: €13.33 Billion
Germany's arms exports in 2024 hit a record high of €13.33 billion, with €8.15 billion going to Ukraine, exceeding 2023's €12.13 billion, despite prior government aims to reduce such exports, highlighting a significant policy shift following the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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48% Bias Score
Habeck's Realistic Idealism: A Transpartisan Approach to German Politics
Robert Habeck, Germany's Vice Chancellor and leading Chancellor candidate, is described as a "realistic idealist" by an artist who knows him, highlighting his pragmatic approach to politics detailed in his new book, "Den Bach rauf," which seeks to transcend traditional party lines and foster a more ...
Habeck's Realistic Idealism: A Transpartisan Approach to German Politics
Robert Habeck, Germany's Vice Chancellor and leading Chancellor candidate, is described as a "realistic idealist" by an artist who knows him, highlighting his pragmatic approach to politics detailed in his new book, "Den Bach rauf," which seeks to transcend traditional party lines and foster a more ...
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52% Bias Score
German Government Defends Nuclear Phase-Out Decision Amidst Opposition Accusations
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Germany extended the operation of its last three nuclear power plants until April 2023 to ensure energy security, despite opposition claims that this decision was ideologically driven rather than based on objective assessment.
German Government Defends Nuclear Phase-Out Decision Amidst Opposition Accusations
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Germany extended the operation of its last three nuclear power plants until April 2023 to ensure energy security, despite opposition claims that this decision was ideologically driven rather than based on objective assessment.
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56% Bias Score
Habeck Defends Germany's 2022 Nuclear Phase-Out Decision
Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck defended the government's 2022 decision to phase out nuclear power, stating that an objective review found extending the plants' lifespans wouldn't have significantly improved energy security during the Ukraine crisis.
Habeck Defends Germany's 2022 Nuclear Phase-Out Decision
Germany's Economics Minister Robert Habeck defended the government's 2022 decision to phase out nuclear power, stating that an objective review found extending the plants' lifespans wouldn't have significantly improved energy security during the Ukraine crisis.
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44% 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