Hungary Blocks EU Sanctions on Russia, Demands US Consultation
Hungary is blocking the EU's 16th sanctions package against Russia, demanding prior consultations with the US and questioning the overall effectiveness and economic consequences of sanctions, particularly the impact on energy prices.
Hungary Blocks EU Sanctions on Russia, Demands US Consultation
Hungary is blocking the EU's 16th sanctions package against Russia, demanding prior consultations with the US and questioning the overall effectiveness and economic consequences of sanctions, particularly the impact on energy prices.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Prioritize Dialogue Amidst Trump's Protectionist Threats
EU President António Costa urges a calm approach to dealing with the Trump administration, prioritizing dialogue despite concerns over potential trade conflicts stemming from threats against Greenland and possible widespread tariffs on foreign goods.
EU to Prioritize Dialogue Amidst Trump's Protectionist Threats
EU President António Costa urges a calm approach to dealing with the Trump administration, prioritizing dialogue despite concerns over potential trade conflicts stemming from threats against Greenland and possible widespread tariffs on foreign goods.
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32% Bias Score
Spain Falls Short of NATO Defense Spending Target
Spain's defense spending reached 1.28% of its GDP in 2024, failing to meet the NATO 2% target despite a 70% increase over the past decade; this shortfall has prompted discussions with NATO leadership regarding future commitments, even as Spain highlights its eighth-place position in absolute spendin...
Spain Falls Short of NATO Defense Spending Target
Spain's defense spending reached 1.28% of its GDP in 2024, failing to meet the NATO 2% target despite a 70% increase over the past decade; this shortfall has prompted discussions with NATO leadership regarding future commitments, even as Spain highlights its eighth-place position in absolute spendin...
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44% Bias Score
EU Responds Cautiously to Trump's Trade Threats
Facing renewed trade threats from Donald Trump, the European Union is adopting a cautious, pragmatic approach, preparing countermeasures while prioritizing unity and seeking to avoid a trade war, but concerns exist about other European leaders courting Trump.
EU Responds Cautiously to Trump's Trade Threats
Facing renewed trade threats from Donald Trump, the European Union is adopting a cautious, pragmatic approach, preparing countermeasures while prioritizing unity and seeking to avoid a trade war, but concerns exist about other European leaders courting Trump.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's PCLOB Purge Threatens EU-U.S. Data Privacy Agreement
Donald Trump seeks to remove three members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component of the EU-U.S. data privacy agreement, potentially jeopardizing the legal basis for thousands of U.S. companies to transfer European personal data.
Trump's PCLOB Purge Threatens EU-U.S. Data Privacy Agreement
Donald Trump seeks to remove three members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component of the EU-U.S. data privacy agreement, potentially jeopardizing the legal basis for thousands of U.S. companies to transfer European personal data.
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48% Bias Score
IMF: Eurozone Must Learn from US to Boost Investment Competitiveness
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the Eurozone to learn from the US's investment climate to enhance its global competitiveness, citing the Eurozone's fragmented capital pools and regulatory hurdles compared to the US's more unified system; the IMF projects 1% Eurozone growth and 2.7% ...
IMF: Eurozone Must Learn from US to Boost Investment Competitiveness
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged the Eurozone to learn from the US's investment climate to enhance its global competitiveness, citing the Eurozone's fragmented capital pools and regulatory hurdles compared to the US's more unified system; the IMF projects 1% Eurozone growth and 2.7% ...
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48% Bias Score
German Politician Criticizes US Military Presence
Jessica Tatti, leader of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Baden-Württemberg, and her party colleague Sevim Dağdelen, are criticizing the presence of 37,000 US soldiers in Germany, advocating for their withdrawal due to concerns about German sovereignty and the financial burden; they believe th...
German Politician Criticizes US Military Presence
Jessica Tatti, leader of the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Baden-Württemberg, and her party colleague Sevim Dağdelen, are criticizing the presence of 37,000 US soldiers in Germany, advocating for their withdrawal due to concerns about German sovereignty and the financial burden; they believe th...
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52% Bias Score
European Right-Wing Leaders Vie for Trump's Favor
European right-wing politicians, including Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán, are competing for favor with former US President Trump, despite potential conflicts of interest arising from differing foreign policy positions and defense spending levels, as reported by Politico.
European Right-Wing Leaders Vie for Trump's Favor
European right-wing politicians, including Italy's Meloni and Hungary's Orbán, are competing for favor with former US President Trump, despite potential conflicts of interest arising from differing foreign policy positions and defense spending levels, as reported by Politico.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Inauguration: A Turning Point in Transatlantic Relations"
President Trump's inauguration signals a departure from traditional US foreign policy, prioritizing national interests over international cooperation, prompting uncertainty and division in Europe.
Trump's Inauguration: A Turning Point in Transatlantic Relations"
President Trump's inauguration signals a departure from traditional US foreign policy, prioritizing national interests over international cooperation, prompting uncertainty and division in Europe.
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56% Bias Score
Merz's Plan to Reshape German Foreign and Security Policy
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and projected winner of the February 23 German federal election, plans to strengthen Germany's foreign policy by creating a National Security Council and tightening migration policies, framing a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House as an opportunity for Euro...
Merz's Plan to Reshape German Foreign and Security Policy
Friedrich Merz, CDU leader and projected winner of the February 23 German federal election, plans to strengthen Germany's foreign policy by creating a National Security Council and tightening migration policies, framing a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House as an opportunity for Euro...
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52% Bias Score
Trump's Policies Pose Challenges for EU Automakers and Energy Security
President Trump's executive orders reversing climate policies and promoting combustion engines create significant challenges for the EU, particularly Germany, impacting both the automotive and energy sectors, while the lack of a unified EU response leaves it vulnerable in technological competition.
Trump's Policies Pose Challenges for EU Automakers and Energy Security
President Trump's executive orders reversing climate policies and promoting combustion engines create significant challenges for the EU, particularly Germany, impacting both the automotive and energy sectors, while the lack of a unified EU response leaves it vulnerable in technological competition.
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48% Bias Score
EU Awaits Trump's Second Term: Pragmatism and Preparedness in Trade Relations
On Donald Trump's second inauguration, the EU faced no immediate trade shocks, despite earlier tariff threats; the EU is adopting a pragmatic strategy, seeking cooperation while defending its interests, particularly regarding technology regulations and energy trade.
EU Awaits Trump's Second Term: Pragmatism and Preparedness in Trade Relations
On Donald Trump's second inauguration, the EU faced no immediate trade shocks, despite earlier tariff threats; the EU is adopting a pragmatic strategy, seeking cooperation while defending its interests, particularly regarding technology regulations and energy trade.
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36% Bias Score