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Esken Steps Down as SPD Co-Chair
Saskia Esken, co-chair of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), announced she will not seek re-election, citing a desire for renewal within the party following their poor performance in the February 2025 federal election; Bärbel Bas is expected to replace her.
Esken Steps Down as SPD Co-Chair
Saskia Esken, co-chair of Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD), announced she will not seek re-election, citing a desire for renewal within the party following their poor performance in the February 2025 federal election; Bärbel Bas is expected to replace her.
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48% Bias Score


Germany's New Coalition: Policy Shift Amidst Economic Recession
Germany's new center-right government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD after a 10-week negotiation, aims to strengthen the economy, limit illegal migration, and implement significant policy changes, despite internal tensions and economic challenges.
Germany's New Coalition: Policy Shift Amidst Economic Recession
Germany's new center-right government, formed by the CDU/CSU and SPD after a 10-week negotiation, aims to strengthen the economy, limit illegal migration, and implement significant policy changes, despite internal tensions and economic challenges.
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44% Bias Score


SPD Chairwoman Esken Resigns
SPD chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation, stating she won't seek re-election at the June party congress, citing a desire to make way for younger women and following mixed internal reactions to her leadership and recent election results.
SPD Chairwoman Esken Resigns
SPD chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation, stating she won't seek re-election at the June party congress, citing a desire to make way for younger women and following mixed internal reactions to her leadership and recent election results.
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52% Bias Score


Merz Sworn in as German Chancellor After Coalition Deal
Following an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor on May 6, 2025, leading a new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government focused on economic reform, defense, and stricter migration policies.
Merz Sworn in as German Chancellor After Coalition Deal
Following an initial failed vote, Friedrich Merz was sworn in as Germany's Chancellor on May 6, 2025, leading a new CDU/CSU-SPD coalition government focused on economic reform, defense, and stricter migration policies.
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40% Bias Score


Klingbeil Reshapes German Government After SPD's Election Setback
Following the SPD's historically low election result, party co-leader Lars Klingbeil formed a new coalition government with CDU/CSU, appointing seven new ministers and keeping only one from the previous government, showcasing a decisive shift in party strategy and signaling a fresh start.
Klingbeil Reshapes German Government After SPD's Election Setback
Following the SPD's historically low election result, party co-leader Lars Klingbeil formed a new coalition government with CDU/CSU, appointing seven new ministers and keeping only one from the previous government, showcasing a decisive shift in party strategy and signaling a fresh start.
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44% Bias Score


Germany Forms New CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Government
Following the collapse of Germany's three-party coalition, a new government comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD will be formed on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister. This follows the SPD's historically worst election result, leading t...
Germany Forms New CDU/CSU-SPD Coalition Government
Following the collapse of Germany's three-party coalition, a new government comprising the CDU/CSU and the SPD will be formed on May 6th, with Friedrich Merz as Chancellor and Lars Klingbeil as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister. This follows the SPD's historically worst election result, leading t...
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48% Bias Score

SPD Faces Leadership Reshuffle After Esken's Resignation
Following the SPD's poor election result, chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation, creating a leadership void. Co-chair Lars Klingbeil is expected to seek re-election, with the new leadership to be chosen at the party congress in late June. Criticism of the party's internal handling of Esk...

SPD Faces Leadership Reshuffle After Esken's Resignation
Following the SPD's poor election result, chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation, creating a leadership void. Co-chair Lars Klingbeil is expected to seek re-election, with the new leadership to be chosen at the party congress in late June. Criticism of the party's internal handling of Esk...
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36% Bias Score

Esken Resigns as SPD Chairwoman
SPD chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation on May 24, 2024, stating she will not seek re-election at the party congress in late June, opening the way for a younger generation of women leaders while retaining her Bundestag seat.

Esken Resigns as SPD Chairwoman
SPD chairwoman Saskia Esken announced her resignation on May 24, 2024, stating she will not seek re-election at the party congress in late June, opening the way for a younger generation of women leaders while retaining her Bundestag seat.
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52% Bias Score

Klingbeil Faces Sharp Criticism at NRW SPD Congress
At the North Rhine-Westphalia SPD party congress in Duisburg, party leader Lars Klingbeil faced sharp criticism for perceived program deficits and the accumulation of offices while his co-chairwoman took the blame for the election results, prompting calls for greater accountability and a leadership ...

Klingbeil Faces Sharp Criticism at NRW SPD Congress
At the North Rhine-Westphalia SPD party congress in Duisburg, party leader Lars Klingbeil faced sharp criticism for perceived program deficits and the accumulation of offices while his co-chairwoman took the blame for the election results, prompting calls for greater accountability and a leadership ...
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60% Bias Score

SPD's Teuber: Outspoken Critic of AfD Supports Ban
Sven Teuber, a 42-year-old SPD state parliamentarian and deputy party chairman in Rhineland-Palatinate, is known for his outspoken criticism of the AfD and his support for banning the party, reflecting a significant political stance within the SPD.

SPD's Teuber: Outspoken Critic of AfD Supports Ban
Sven Teuber, a 42-year-old SPD state parliamentarian and deputy party chairman in Rhineland-Palatinate, is known for his outspoken criticism of the AfD and his support for banning the party, reflecting a significant political stance within the SPD.
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36% Bias Score

Merz Fails First Vote for German Chancellor
In an unprecedented event, Friedrich Merz failed to become German Chancellor in the first round of voting, receiving 310 votes out of 621 cast, six short of the required majority, despite a projected coalition surplus. A second round of voting will occur within 14 days.

Merz Fails First Vote for German Chancellor
In an unprecedented event, Friedrich Merz failed to become German Chancellor in the first round of voting, receiving 310 votes out of 621 cast, six short of the required majority, despite a projected coalition surplus. A second round of voting will occur within 14 days.
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40% Bias Score

Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.

Merz Elected German Chancellor Despite Initial Vote Failure
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz failed to secure an absolute majority in his first attempt at election, receiving 310 votes out of the required 316, highlighting internal divisions within the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition and raising concerns about the government's stability.
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36% Bias Score
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