German Green MP Apologizes Again for Insulting Chancellor Scholz
Green party MP Paula Piechotta issued a second apology for calling Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "asshole" in a podcast; the SPD reacted angrily, highlighting a contrast with the Greens' candidate's past legal actions against insults.
German Green MP Apologizes Again for Insulting Chancellor Scholz
Green party MP Paula Piechotta issued a second apology for calling Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "asshole" in a podcast; the SPD reacted angrily, highlighting a contrast with the Greens' candidate's past legal actions against insults.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Calls Snap Elections After No-Confidence Vote Against Scholz
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag following a no-confidence vote against Chancellor Olaf Scholz, scheduling snap elections for February 23rd to address political gridlock and restore government effectiveness amid the war in Ukraine and economic instability.
Germany Calls Snap Elections After No-Confidence Vote Against Scholz
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag following a no-confidence vote against Chancellor Olaf Scholz, scheduling snap elections for February 23rd to address political gridlock and restore government effectiveness amid the war in Ukraine and economic instability.
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32% Bias Score
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
Germany's Unprecedented Election: Short Campaign, Four Candidates, Uncertain Outcome
Germany's snap election on February 23rd, 109 days after the Scholz government's collapse, features four chancellor candidates, a shorter campaign (53 days post-holidays), and is the first winter election since 1987, following a heated SPD-FDP pre-election clash.
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44% Bias Score
Musk Criticizes Scholz, Ukraine Replaces 30 Diplomats
Elon Musk publicly criticized German Chancellor Scholz, advocating for a specific German political party, while Ukraine replaced 30 diplomats, including its UN ambassador, with Andrey Melnyk, known for his controversial statements.
Musk Criticizes Scholz, Ukraine Replaces 30 Diplomats
Elon Musk publicly criticized German Chancellor Scholz, advocating for a specific German political party, while Ukraine replaced 30 diplomats, including its UN ambassador, with Andrey Melnyk, known for his controversial statements.
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72% Bias Score
Scholz and Trump Agree on Ukraine Peace Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th, 2024, during a phone call in Brussels, that Russia's war against Ukraine must end, and a path to a just peace is needed; Scholz emphasized that any agreements must include Ukraine and that Russia must cease ho...
Scholz and Trump Agree on Ukraine Peace Path
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th, 2024, during a phone call in Brussels, that Russia's war against Ukraine must end, and a path to a just peace is needed; Scholz emphasized that any agreements must include Ukraine and that Russia must cease ho...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
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48% Bias Score
German Green Politician Apologizes for Insulting Scholz
German Green Party politician Paula Piechotta called Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "arsehole" in a podcast, sparking criticism and an apology; the incident followed a cross-party agreement on respectful political discourse, raising questions about its effectiveness and the impact of social media on poli...
German Green Politician Apologizes for Insulting Scholz
German Green Party politician Paula Piechotta called Chancellor Olaf Scholz an "arsehole" in a podcast, sparking criticism and an apology; the incident followed a cross-party agreement on respectful political discourse, raising questions about its effectiveness and the impact of social media on poli...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Political Turmoil
Following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's failed confidence vote on December 16th, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on January 19th, triggering snap elections scheduled for February 23rd, prompting intense political debate and uncertainty.
Germany Calls Snap Elections Amidst Political Turmoil
Following Chancellor Olaf Scholz's failed confidence vote on December 16th, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag on January 19th, triggering snap elections scheduled for February 23rd, prompting intense political debate and uncertainty.
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60% Bias Score
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
Scholz's Reported Influence on TV Debate Sparks Controversy, Leading to Format Change
Following a report that Scholz wanted only to debate Merz on TV, ARD and ZDF initially planned a duel between the two, excluding Habeck. After Habeck's campaign team protested, citing unequal treatment and lack of objective justification, ARD and ZDF cancelled the planned debate and will now feature...
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52% Bias Score
Scholz and Trump Discuss Ukraine Support Amidst Zelenskyy's Ceasefire Concerns
Following a phone call, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on the need for continued support for Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strategy to ensure a lasting peace, opposing a ceasefire without guarantees against renewed Ru...
Scholz and Trump Discuss Ukraine Support Amidst Zelenskyy's Ceasefire Concerns
Following a phone call, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on the need for continued support for Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for a strategy to ensure a lasting peace, opposing a ceasefire without guarantees against renewed Ru...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz and Trump Agree on Need to End Ukraine War
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th that Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted too long, emphasizing the need for a swift, just, and sustainable peace, with Scholz reiterating Germany's continued support for Ukraine.
Scholz and Trump Agree on Need to End Ukraine War
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and US President-elect Donald Trump agreed on December 19th that Russia's war in Ukraine has lasted too long, emphasizing the need for a swift, just, and sustainable peace, with Scholz reiterating Germany's continued support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
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44% Bias Score