Scholz's Coalition Collapse Triggers German Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces snap elections in February 2025 after his coalition government collapsed amidst economic woes, rising right-wing extremism, and dwindling approval ratings; polls show his SPD trailing significantly behind.
Scholz's Coalition Collapse Triggers German Snap Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces snap elections in February 2025 after his coalition government collapsed amidst economic woes, rising right-wing extremism, and dwindling approval ratings; polls show his SPD trailing significantly behind.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Scholz Faces Early Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse and Low Approval Ratings
Facing low approval ratings and a collapsed coalition government, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD party is preparing for early elections in February 2025, amidst economic challenges, energy crisis, and internal party debates about leadership.
Germany's Scholz Faces Early Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse and Low Approval Ratings
Facing low approval ratings and a collapsed coalition government, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's SPD party is preparing for early elections in February 2025, amidst economic challenges, energy crisis, and internal party debates about leadership.
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56% Bias Score
Brandenburg Greens endorse SPD candidate in Cottbus, forgoing direct candidacy
In the upcoming German Bundestag election, Brandenburg's Green Party will not nominate a candidate in Cottbus constituency (Wahlkreis 64), instead supporting SPD candidate Maja Wallstein, who won the direct mandate in 2017, to counter the anticipated success of the AfD, classified as a potential rig...
Brandenburg Greens endorse SPD candidate in Cottbus, forgoing direct candidacy
In the upcoming German Bundestag election, Brandenburg's Green Party will not nominate a candidate in Cottbus constituency (Wahlkreis 64), instead supporting SPD candidate Maja Wallstein, who won the direct mandate in 2017, to counter the anticipated success of the AfD, classified as a potential rig...
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's Top Aide Seeks Hamburg Mandate
Wolfgang Schmidt, Chancellor Scholz's chief of staff, is running for the SPD in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel district, a risky move due to the Greens' strength there and new electoral laws; he emphasizes direct voter engagement and clear policy stances.
Scholz's Top Aide Seeks Hamburg Mandate
Wolfgang Schmidt, Chancellor Scholz's chief of staff, is running for the SPD in Hamburg's Eimsbüttel district, a risky move due to the Greens' strength there and new electoral laws; he emphasizes direct voter engagement and clear policy stances.
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Voters Seek Change Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Geopolitical Tensions
Amidst economic uncertainty, the war in Ukraine, and a rising AfD, German voters head to the polls next week to elect a new Bundestag, expressing concerns over living costs, geopolitical issues, and the need for change while highlighting the desire to maintain cherished aspects of German society, in...
German Election: Voters Seek Change Amidst Economic Uncertainty and Geopolitical Tensions
Amidst economic uncertainty, the war in Ukraine, and a rising AfD, German voters head to the polls next week to elect a new Bundestag, expressing concerns over living costs, geopolitical issues, and the need for change while highlighting the desire to maintain cherished aspects of German society, in...
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44% Bias Score
German Election Poll: CDU/CSU Leads, High Uncertainty Persists
Germany's upcoming election shows CDU/CSU leading at 32%, AfD at 21%, SPD and Greens tied at 14%, with 13% undecided, creating uncertainty about the next government's composition and stability.
German Election Poll: CDU/CSU Leads, High Uncertainty Persists
Germany's upcoming election shows CDU/CSU leading at 32%, AfD at 21%, SPD and Greens tied at 14%, with 13% undecided, creating uncertainty about the next government's composition and stability.
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48% Bias Score
German Left Party at 9% in YouGov Poll: Accuracy and Election Impact Questioned
YouGov's latest poll shows Germany's Left party at 9%, a significant increase since January, raising questions about poll accuracy and potential election outcomes, with some fearing the high number is misleading.
German Left Party at 9% in YouGov Poll: Accuracy and Election Impact Questioned
YouGov's latest poll shows Germany's Left party at 9%, a significant increase since January, raising questions about poll accuracy and potential election outcomes, with some fearing the high number is misleading.
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56% Bias Score
Darmstadt Bundestag Election: Incumbents Face Tight Race Under New Electoral Rules
In Darmstadt's Bundestag election (February 23rd), incumbent Astrid Mannes (CDU) faces strong competition from fellow incumbent Andreas Larem (SPD) and newcomer Philip Krämer (Grüne), all with local government experience; a new electoral law limits seats per party based on second votes, affecting el...
Darmstadt Bundestag Election: Incumbents Face Tight Race Under New Electoral Rules
In Darmstadt's Bundestag election (February 23rd), incumbent Astrid Mannes (CDU) faces strong competition from fellow incumbent Andreas Larem (SPD) and newcomer Philip Krämer (Grüne), all with local government experience; a new electoral law limits seats per party based on second votes, affecting el...
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36% Bias Score
CDU Candidate Pauls Campaigns on Economic Revitalization in Wetterau
Thomas Pauls, a CDU candidate and banker from Friedberg, is campaigning to win back the Wetterau constituency in the upcoming Bundestag elections, focusing on economic revitalization, improved public transport, and private finance reform.
CDU Candidate Pauls Campaigns on Economic Revitalization in Wetterau
Thomas Pauls, a CDU candidate and banker from Friedberg, is campaigning to win back the Wetterau constituency in the upcoming Bundestag elections, focusing on economic revitalization, improved public transport, and private finance reform.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Mayor Tschentscher Seeks Re-election Amidst Economic and Social Challenges
Hamburg's mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), is seeking re-election on March 2nd, with polls favoring him despite challenges such as economic stagnation and social issues; his pragmatic approach and the SPD's strong local network contribute to his popularity.
Hamburg Mayor Tschentscher Seeks Re-election Amidst Economic and Social Challenges
Hamburg's mayor, Peter Tschentscher (SPD), is seeking re-election on March 2nd, with polls favoring him despite challenges such as economic stagnation and social issues; his pragmatic approach and the SPD's strong local network contribute to his popularity.
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36% Bias Score
SPD Faces Collapse as Scholz's Approval Ratings Plummet
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces potential electoral collapse as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval ratings plummet and internal party divisions widen, with his chief of staff departing to run for office independently, signaling a potential power shift within the German political landsca...
SPD Faces Collapse as Scholz's Approval Ratings Plummet
Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces potential electoral collapse as Chancellor Olaf Scholz's approval ratings plummet and internal party divisions widen, with his chief of staff departing to run for office independently, signaling a potential power shift within the German political landsca...
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56% Bias Score
Munich Attack Spurs Calls for Stricter Security in Rhineland-Palatinate
Following a suspected car-attack in Munich injuring at least 28 people during a demonstration, Rhineland-Palatinate's CDU is demanding stronger security measures, citing approximately 160 foreign high-risk offenders within the state as a cause for concern ahead of the upcoming street carnival.
Munich Attack Spurs Calls for Stricter Security in Rhineland-Palatinate
Following a suspected car-attack in Munich injuring at least 28 people during a demonstration, Rhineland-Palatinate's CDU is demanding stronger security measures, citing approximately 160 foreign high-risk offenders within the state as a cause for concern ahead of the upcoming street carnival.
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52% Bias Score