SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
SPD Election Program: Tax Cuts, Increased Investment, and Bundeswehr Strengthening
The SPD's election program, presented by Chancellor Scholz, focuses on tax relief for lower and middle incomes, increased investments (including a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds), and a strengthened Bundeswehr, funded through increased taxes on higher earners and corporations, aiming to address infla...
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls
The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...
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48% Bias Score
Stüwe Wins Narrow Berlin SPD Nomination Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe won the Berlin SPD's top spot for the upcoming Bundestag election with a narrow victory over Ana-Maria Trăsnea (133 to 128 votes), highlighting internal party struggles amid low approval ratings (13% in November) and concerns about losing Bundestag seats.
Stüwe Wins Narrow Berlin SPD Nomination Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe won the Berlin SPD's top spot for the upcoming Bundestag election with a narrow victory over Ana-Maria Trăsnea (133 to 128 votes), highlighting internal party struggles amid low approval ratings (13% in November) and concerns about losing Bundestag seats.
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44% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Snap Election: Economic Crisis and Political Uncertainty
Germany is holding snap elections on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote. Major parties, including the SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, and FDP, are presenting their election platforms focusing on economic recovery and social programs, amid a backdrop of political infighting ...
Germany's Snap Election: Economic Crisis and Political Uncertainty
Germany is holding snap elections on February 23, 2025, after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote. Major parties, including the SPD, CDU/CSU, Greens, and FDP, are presenting their election platforms focusing on economic recovery and social programs, amid a backdrop of political infighting ...
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44% Bias Score
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
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56% Bias Score
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
German Election 2024: Economy Takes Center Stage
Germany's snap election on February 23rd is dominated by economic concerns, with the ruling SPD, CDU opposition, and Greens offering competing plans involving tax policies, debt reforms, and minimum wage increases, alongside concerns about the war in Ukraine and immigration.
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36% Bias Score
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
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44% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
SPD Unveils Sweeping Social and Economic Reforms
The SPD's platform includes significant social spending increases (free school lunches, increased minimum wage), tax reforms (cuts for 95% of taxpayers, increased taxes on high earners), and immigration policies emphasizing skilled labor.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Election: CDU/CSU Leads with Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc leads in polls with a platform promising tax cuts and stricter immigration, but faces challenges due to the country's "debt brake" and potential high implementation costs; other parties propose different approaches to fiscal policy, immigration, and social welfare.
Germany Election: CDU/CSU Leads with Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc leads in polls with a platform promising tax cuts and stricter immigration, but faces challenges due to the country's "debt brake" and potential high implementation costs; other parties propose different approaches to fiscal policy, immigration, and social welfare.
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48% Bias Score
Lindner Calls for Deregulation Amidst German Government Crisis
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called for radical deregulation, including eliminating federal agencies, amidst a government crisis that is likely to lead to snap elections in February, where the far-right AfD is expected to become the second or third largest party.
Lindner Calls for Deregulation Amidst German Government Crisis
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner called for radical deregulation, including eliminating federal agencies, amidst a government crisis that is likely to lead to snap elections in February, where the far-right AfD is expected to become the second or third largest party.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin: Far-Right Attack on SPD Campaigners
Four men from Halle attacked two SPD members in Berlin on Saturday, causing serious injuries; three are in custody, and one is released with conditions. The incident involved Nazi slurs and assaults on police officers, highlighting growing far-right extremism.
Berlin: Far-Right Attack on SPD Campaigners
Four men from Halle attacked two SPD members in Berlin on Saturday, causing serious injuries; three are in custody, and one is released with conditions. The incident involved Nazi slurs and assaults on police officers, highlighting growing far-right extremism.
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40% Bias Score