Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
Europe Urges Digitalization Moratorium to Address Growing Social Inequality
A campaign launched at the European Parliament calls for a moratorium on further digitalization of essential services in Europe due to a significant digital divide affecting over 40% of the population, who lack basic digital skills and face difficulties accessing essential services online.
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
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44% Bias Score
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England
A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Westerscheldetunnel becomes toll-free for passenger vehicles
The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will be toll-free for passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans starting today at 3 PM, ending a long campaign by Zeeland Tolvrij and a 5-10 euro toll, impacting the region's economy and social life.
Westerscheldetunnel becomes toll-free for passenger vehicles
The Westerscheldetunnel in the Netherlands will be toll-free for passenger cars, motorcycles, and campervans starting today at 3 PM, ending a long campaign by Zeeland Tolvrij and a 5-10 euro toll, impacting the region's economy and social life.
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44% Bias Score
Over 20 Scottish Libraries Face Closure Amidst Funding Cuts
Scottish councils plan to close over 20 public libraries, mostly in rural areas, due to budget cuts, prompting concerns from authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr about the impact on culture and equality, following a decade of cuts and closures.
Over 20 Scottish Libraries Face Closure Amidst Funding Cuts
Scottish councils plan to close over 20 public libraries, mostly in rural areas, due to budget cuts, prompting concerns from authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr about the impact on culture and equality, following a decade of cuts and closures.
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60% Bias Score
EU's ETS2 to Increase Energy Prices in 2027
The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS2) will significantly impact energy prices starting in 2027, raising the cost of heating and transportation fuels to incentivize renewable energy but creating economic challenges, particularly for poorer EU member states; several solutions are propos...
EU's ETS2 to Increase Energy Prices in 2027
The European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS2) will significantly impact energy prices starting in 2027, raising the cost of heating and transportation fuels to incentivize renewable energy but creating economic challenges, particularly for poorer EU member states; several solutions are propos...
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60% Bias Score
German Household Wealth Rises Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Growing Inequality
German private household wealth grew to €9.3 trillion in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, driven by a high savings rate (11.8%) reflecting economic uncertainty and concerns about job security; however, wealth remains highly concentrated, with the top 10% holding 56% of the total.
German Household Wealth Rises Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Growing Inequality
German private household wealth grew to €9.3 trillion in 2024, a 6% increase from 2023, driven by a high savings rate (11.8%) reflecting economic uncertainty and concerns about job security; however, wealth remains highly concentrated, with the top 10% holding 56% of the total.
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28% Bias Score
French Inheritance Tax Debate: Amendment Sparks Calls for System Reform
A French parliamentary amendment sparked controversy by proposing to align life insurance taxation with inheritance taxes, prompting a debate about the fairness and economic impact of the French inheritance tax system, which lacks updated statistics since 2006, raising concerns about informed policy...
French Inheritance Tax Debate: Amendment Sparks Calls for System Reform
A French parliamentary amendment sparked controversy by proposing to align life insurance taxation with inheritance taxes, prompting a debate about the fairness and economic impact of the French inheritance tax system, which lacks updated statistics since 2006, raising concerns about informed policy...
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44% Bias Score