Jakob Hanke

Jakob Hanke Vela is a Brussels-based reporter with a diverse linguistic background and strong academic foundation. He currently serves as the Brussels Playbook Writer for POLITICO, where he covers EU affairs and international politics. Prior to this role, Jakob was at the Axel Springer Academy in Berlin, working for newspapers such as Die Welt and Bild while leading a team of journalists to create an online magazine that attracted millions of readers. He has also worked as a producer for Deutsche Welle, an international broadcaster. Jakob studied Economics and Philosophy at Humboldt University and is proficient in Spanish, German, French, and English.

Biography:  https://www.politico.eu/staff/jakob-hanke/

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The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • Jakob Hanke appears to report news objectively without any clear signs of personal or institutional bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest detected in Jakob Hanke's reporting.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In an article about Emmanuel Macron potentially having to invite a hostile prime minister, Jakob Hanke reports that Macron's term as president runs until 2027 and that France's finances could pose a risk to the eurozone.
  • In an article about Europe imposing tariffs on Chinese vehicles, Jakob Hanke reports conflicting information from Chinese car companies and the EU.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices detected in Jakob Hanke's reporting.

Recent Articles

Far-Right Gains Ground in France: New Elections to Test Sincerity of Voter Support and Potential Power Shift

Far-Right Gains Ground in France: New Elections to Test Sincerity of Voter Support and Potential Power Shift

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Far-right National Rally party leader Jordan Bardella, in response to gains in European Parliament elections, calls for new elections in France. If elected prime minister, Bardella promises tax cuts and an audit of finances. He opposes sending troops to Ukraine and delivering long-range missiles to Ukraine. The National Rally seeks to regain France's influence while maintaining law and order through migration regulation.
Europe and China's Electric Vehicle Trade Dispute: Tariffs, Cooperation, and Geopolitical Tensions

Europe and China's Electric Vehicle Trade Dispute: Tariffs, Cooperation, and Geopolitical Tensions

Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Europe and China engage in a trade dispute over electric vehicles, imposing tariffs on each other's exports. The EU targets Chinese manufacturers with up to 38% tariffs, while Beijing retaliates with potential 25% taxes on EU rivals. German automakers express concerns due to heavy reliance on the Chinese market. The dispute could lead to a wider trade war and follows investigations into imports from both sides.