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Germany news: Friedrich Merz set to confirm presidential nominee

The executive committee of the German chancellor's CDU party is expected to finalize its nomination for the country's president. DW has more.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Germany's Merz says erosion of global order means middle powers in Europe and Asia must be more assertive

During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe and Germany want to increase free trade with open competition, reliability and a rules-based order.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Merz's party backs former minister Ilse Aigner for German president, media reports say

German media reports suggest that Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner's chances of becoming the next president are on the up. The steering committtee of the CDU have announced Bavarian politician Ilse Aigner as presidential candidate....

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate60%
Public broadcaster20%
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United States40%
United Kingdom20%
Germany20%
Qatar20%
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Thomson Reuters20%
German Government20%
Qatar Government20%
Walt Disney Company20%
News Corp20%
Avg reliability79
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion13/0
State media20%
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Truth score: 74 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 5 Reliability: 79 Bias severity: 33 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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China's Xi hails new chapter with Germany, urges friendly policy towards Beijing

Friedrich Merz, who is visiting Seoul, said North Korea is putting Europe's security at risk by sending soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Ukrainian president is due to arrive in Germany around...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Thomson Reuters
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Corporate50%
Nonprofit20%
Public broadcaster10%
State-funded10%
Private10%
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United States30%
United Kingdom20%
Germany10%
Hong Kong10%
Qatar10%
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German Government10%
Alibaba Group10%
Thomson Reuters10%
Reason Foundation10%
Qatar Government10%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share10%
Fact / opinion27/0
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Truth score: 82 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 10 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 14 Risk: 10Sentiment: 4Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 52Factuality: Mixed2
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EU budget battle erupts as four countries defy Merz over Ukraine aid

Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: CorporateOwner: Alpac Capital
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Corporate67%
State-funded33%
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France33%
United States33%
Russia33%
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Alpac Capital33%
Independent33%
Russian Government33%
Avg reliability50
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Fact / opinion4/0
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Truth score: 52 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 33Sentiment: -25Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Climate
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DW NewsCenter
Truth score 452
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DW NewsCenter

Severe flooding strikes Greek island of Rhodes

Severe flooding hits the Greek island of Rhodes after torrential rain caused rivers to overflow. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
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Avg reliability85
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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -50Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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German defense chief cautious over joining Japan-U.K.-Italy fighter jet project

His position marks a stark contrast with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's positive stance on the nation's participation in GCAP. Speaking at a Munich synagogue on the anniversary of the "Kristallnacht" pogrom in 1938, German...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: JapanFunding: CorporateOwner: News2u Holdings
  • DW News Germany is pushing Europe's leaders to put more money on the table for Ukraine | DW News

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants all EU countries to help close a major funding gap for Ukraine. The country could be short of billions of euros next year as Russia's invasion continues. During a meeting with...

    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
  • FRANCE 24 English Kristallnacht' 88th anniversary: Merz says Germany faces historic test over antisemitism

    It has been 88 years since "Kristallnacht", the "Night of Broken Glass" in Europe, a violent pogrom against the Jewish population across Nazi Germany and Austria, marking a critical escalation toward the Holocaust....

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    Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: FranceFunding: State-fundedState media
  • South China Morning Post Europe urgently needs solidarity on China

    Last month, Germany’s President Frank-Walter Steinmeier left for his first state visit to China since 2018, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz took off for Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul on a tour meant to reduce German...

    Lean: Leans right OpinionFactuality: HighCountry: Hong KongFunding: CorporateOwner: Alibaba Group
  • RT Merz threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine aid – media

    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reportedly threatened to block the EU’s next seven-year budget unless all members help finance Ukraine

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    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Very lowCountry: RussiaFunding: State-fundedOwner: Russian GovernmentState media
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State-funded33%
Corporate33%
Public broadcaster17%
Private17%
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Israel17%
Japan17%
Russia17%
Hong Kong17%
France17%
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Jerusalem Post Group17%
News2u Holdings17%
Russian Government17%
Alibaba Group17%
FRANCE 24 English17%
Avg reliability70
Low-credibility share17%
Fact / opinion5/1
State media33%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 6 Reliability: 70 Bias severity: 100 Risk: 17Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left
Truth score 42
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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

Germany's Merz complains about unfair burden sharing, calls EU to prioritize new Ukraine loan

"Providing this support is an indivisible responsibility shared by us all," Merz said.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Hindustan TimesCenter
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‘Russia Is Your Neighbour, Too’: Merz Makes Security Pitch As Germany & Japan Strengthen Ties |Watch

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged closer security cooperation during talks in Tokyo on October 29. Describing their relationship as a “premium partnership”, they linked Euro-Atlantic and...

Lean: Center VideoFactuality: HighCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: HT Media
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Avg reliability72
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Truth score: 40 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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DW NewsCenter
Truth score 45
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DW NewsCenter

German Chancellor Merz wishes Koreans unity, but does Seoul really want it?

Germany, like Korea, was once a nation divided by rival political systems and by one of the world's most fortified borders. Chancellor Merz wished for a united Korea during his recent visit — but such hopes seem faint.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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Defense and Security
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Truth score 37Factuality: Mixed
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The Kyiv IndependentLeans left

EU's Costa keeps Ukraine funding talks on late-November agenda despite Merz appeal

Costa's response indicates plans to "make time for a broad discussion on Ukraine at the upcoming informal European Council in Dublin", but leaves the previously scheduled financing discussions unchanged.

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: UkraineFunding: NonprofitOwner: Independent (Crowdfunded)
  • RT EU to deploy military advisers to Ukraine

    The EU plans to send military advisers to Ukraine despite Russian warnings that European soldiers would be military targets

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    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Very lowCountry: RussiaFunding: State-fundedOwner: Russian GovernmentState media
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Ukraine50%
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 49 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 50Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Germany seeks new head of state

Who should become Germany's new president? That question is becoming pressing. Many want to see Germany's first female head of state. Chancellor Friedrich Merz is keeping his cards close to his chest.

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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Russian bombing kills 24 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says

Local officials say 27 people had been missing after at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a village in southern Ukraine. Covered by 29 outlets: 9 lean left, 16 are centre, 4 lean right.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate59%
Public broadcaster15%
Private12%
Nonprofit6%
State-funded6%
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United States38%
United Kingdom21%
India15%
Canada6%
France6%
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Independent33%
News Corp11%
Independent (Crowdfunded)6%
Qatar Government6%
HT Media6%
Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share3%
Fact / opinion65/0
State media6%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 34 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 25 Risk: 3Sentiment: -97Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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Germany news: President candidate Aigner to meet parties in Bundestag

The presidential candidate put forward by the conservative bloc has said she won't meet with the far-right AfD. Meanwhile, Chancellor Merz is set to host Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar. DW has more.

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Fact / opinion2/0
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Truth score: 45 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 85 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Politics
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New RepublicLeft
Truth score 39
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New RepublicLeft

How Badly Will the AfD Email Hack Hurt the German Far Right?

By most accounts, Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland Party is on an upswing. It’s been steadily rising in the polls ahead of the German federal election set to take place on January 30, 2027, while Chancellor Friedrich...

Lean: Left Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: PrivateOwner: Win McCormack
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Truth score: 39 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Pahlavi to 'Post' ahead of Freedom Prize: 'Europe's leaders understand Iran's regime must go'

18,000 people gathered in Frankfurt to show support for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian monarch ousted in 1979. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 are centre, 2 lean right.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
  • DW News Son of Iran's shah receives 'Freedom Prize' in Frankfurt

    18,000 people gathered in Frankfurt to show support for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the Iranian monarch ousted in 1979. Factions in the opposition have accused him of not distancing himself from his father's rule.

    Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: GermanyFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: German Government
  • Washington Examiner Why Iran’s ‘opposition’ cults fear Reza Pahlavi more than the Mullahs

    This year, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation is awarding its “Freedom Prize” to the “Iranian people,” with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi — the heir to Iran’s monarchy and a popular, influential, respected, and credible...

    Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: Private
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Public broadcaster33%
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United States33%
Israel33%
Germany33%
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Washington Examiner33%
Jerusalem Post Group33%
German Government33%
Avg reliability73
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 73 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -67Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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The Jerusalem PostLeans right
Truth score 41
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The Jerusalem PostLeans right

Does Chikli’s meeting with Austria’s FPÖ mark an end to Israel’s boycott of the Nazi-linked party?

The FPÖ's first leader, Anton Reinthaller, had been a senior Nazi official who held the rank of SS Brigadeführer, and his successor, Friedrich Peter, had served as an officer in an SS unit.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: IsraelFunding: PrivateOwner: Jerusalem Post Group
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Avg reliability75
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 6 Amplification: 0

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RedStateRightBreitbart NewsRight
Truth score 43Factuality: Mixed
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RedStateRight

The Arkansas Line: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tom Cotton Both Bring Home Big Wins

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Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: MixedCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Salem Media Group
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Truth score: 43 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 50 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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