2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
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48% Bias Score
EU's Planned Corporate Supply Chain Rule U-Turn Sparks Concern
The EU is considering revising its landmark Corporate Due Diligence Directive before its implementation, causing concern among center-left MEPs who supported Ursula von der Leyen's reelection, as the move contradicts earlier commitments. The potential changes raise questions about the EU's commitmen...
EU's Planned Corporate Supply Chain Rule U-Turn Sparks Concern
The EU is considering revising its landmark Corporate Due Diligence Directive before its implementation, causing concern among center-left MEPs who supported Ursula von der Leyen's reelection, as the move contradicts earlier commitments. The potential changes raise questions about the EU's commitmen...
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60% Bias Score
France's Opposition Jeopardizes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French President Macron's rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, despite the European Commission's efforts to finalize it, creates a political crisis in France and threatens to derail the nearly two-decade-long negotiation.
France's Opposition Jeopardizes EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
French President Macron's rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, despite the European Commission's efforts to finalize it, creates a political crisis in France and threatens to derail the nearly two-decade-long negotiation.
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36% Bias Score
Costa Replaces Michel as European Council President Amid Criticism
Antonio Costa replaced Charles Michel as President of the European Council on November 29th, 2023, succeeding amid criticism of Michel's leadership style, strained relations with the Commission, and inefficient summit management; Costa aims for improved cooperation and efficiency.
Costa Replaces Michel as European Council President Amid Criticism
Antonio Costa replaced Charles Michel as President of the European Council on November 29th, 2023, succeeding amid criticism of Michel's leadership style, strained relations with the Commission, and inefficient summit management; Costa aims for improved cooperation and efficiency.
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60% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
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52% Bias Score
Political Hurdles Delay New EU Commission
Political disputes and negotiations delayed the formation of the new European Commission, leading to compromises and a centrist coalition.
Political Hurdles Delay New EU Commission
Political disputes and negotiations delayed the formation of the new European Commission, leading to compromises and a centrist coalition.
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36% Bias Score
Von der Leyen's Ankara Visit Highlights Limited Progress in EU-Turkey Relations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's December 17th visit to Ankara showed limited progress in EU-Turkey relations, with continued disagreements on issues such as Turkey's EU membership, the Customs Union update, and visa liberalization, despite some areas of cooperation.
Von der Leyen's Ankara Visit Highlights Limited Progress in EU-Turkey Relations
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's December 17th visit to Ankara showed limited progress in EU-Turkey relations, with continued disagreements on issues such as Turkey's EU membership, the Customs Union update, and visa liberalization, despite some areas of cooperation.
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44% Bias Score
UE busca finalizar acordo de livre comércio com Mercosul apesar da oposição francesa
Apesar da oposição da França, a presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/12) que está na América Latina para finalizar o acordo de livre comércio entre a União Europeia e o Mercosul, com anúncio previsto para sexta-feira, criando um mercado de 700 milhõe...
UE busca finalizar acordo de livre comércio com Mercosul apesar da oposição francesa
Apesar da oposição da França, a presidente da Comissão Europeia, Ursula von der Leyen, anunciou nesta quinta-feira (05/12) que está na América Latina para finalizar o acordo de livre comércio entre a União Europeia e o Mercosul, com anúncio previsto para sexta-feira, criando um mercado de 700 milhõe...
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40% Bias Score
EU und Mercosur schließen riesiges Freihandelsabkommen
Die EU und Mercosur stehen kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Freihandelsabkommens, das einen gemeinsamen Markt mit 700 Millionen Menschen schaffen soll und nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen, unter anderem aufgrund von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen auf die europäische Landwirtschaft und den Regenwal...
EU und Mercosur schließen riesiges Freihandelsabkommen
Die EU und Mercosur stehen kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Freihandelsabkommens, das einen gemeinsamen Markt mit 700 Millionen Menschen schaffen soll und nach jahrelangen Verhandlungen, unter anderem aufgrund von Bedenken hinsichtlich der Auswirkungen auf die europäische Landwirtschaft und den Regenwal...
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44% Bias Score
EU Parliament Rejects Non-Binding Resolution to Restrict Outdoor Smoking
The European Parliament debated a non-binding resolution to restrict outdoor smoking in line with the EU's "smoke-free generation" goal by 2040, aiming to reduce smoking rates from 25% to 5%, but the resolution was rejected due to lack of EU authority to enforce such bans.
EU Parliament Rejects Non-Binding Resolution to Restrict Outdoor Smoking
The European Parliament debated a non-binding resolution to restrict outdoor smoking in line with the EU's "smoke-free generation" goal by 2040, aiming to reduce smoking rates from 25% to 5%, but the resolution was rejected due to lack of EU authority to enforce such bans.
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56% Bias Score
New European Commission Faces Political Hurdles
The article details the political infighting and eventual compromise in the formation of Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission.
New European Commission Faces Political Hurdles
The article details the political infighting and eventual compromise in the formation of Ursula von der Leyen's new European Commission.
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40% Bias Score
New European Commission Appointed
The European Union has appointed its new Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, after negotiations between member states. The new team comprises 26 commissioners, including six vice-presidents.
New European Commission Appointed
The European Union has appointed its new Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, after negotiations between member states. The new team comprises 26 commissioners, including six vice-presidents.
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24% Bias Score