POLITICO Europe

POLITICO Europe is a nonpartisan news organization that provides global political and policy news with a focus on European politics and policy. The site connects professionals through nonpartisan journalism and actionable intelligence, offering various formats such as online articles, newsletters, and live events. The site covers a wide range of topics including politics, economics, social issues, and international relations. While the site aims to maintain neutrality in its reporting, individual biases of authors can be observed in some articles. Additionally, the site has been found to have conflicts of interest and deceptive practices in its reporting. The site also provides an about us section which gives insight into their operations, global executive team, and mission statement.

97%

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

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • However, there are instances of individual biases expressed by the authors in some articles.
  • The site exhibits a strong overall bias towards neutral reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • The site appears to have a strong conflict of interest in reporting the news.
  • This is evident in articles that involve political parties or individuals with whom the site has a close relationship or shared ideologies.

Contradictions

52%

Examples:

  • There are multiple examples of contradictions in which the site reports conflicting information or opposing viewpoints.
  • These contradictions involve topics such as military aid to Ukraine, political party affiliations, and stances on various issues.

Deceptions

96%

Examples:

  • The site demonstrates a high level of deceptiveness in its reporting.
  • This includes instances of misleading information, omission of relevant details, and presenting false or misleading narratives.

Recent Articles

  • Russia Threatens Deployment of Nuclear-Capable Missiles in Response to U.S. Move

    Russia Threatens Deployment of Nuclear-Capable Missiles in Response to U.S. Move

    Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to deploy nuclear-capable missiles near Western countries in response to US plans to station long-range precision weapons in Germany from 2026, breaching the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. Putin warned that if the US goes through with this, Russia will consider itself free from its moratorium on deploying intermediate- and shorter-range strike weapons, potentially placing Russian state and military command facilities within reach of US missiles.
  • Turkey Threatens Military Intervention in Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Erdogan's Comparisons to Hitler and Saddam Hussein Escalate Tensions

    Turkey Threatens Military Intervention in Israel-Palestinian Conflict: Erdogan's Comparisons to Hitler and Saddam Hussein Escalate Tensions

    Broke On: Monday, 29 July 2024 President Erdogan's threat of military intervention in Israel's conflict with Palestinians, and his comparisons of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussein, have escalated tensions between the two countries. Turkey's history of intervening in conflicts adds potential for further escalation.
  • JD Vance's Background and Controversial Stances: Impact on Trump's Vice Presidential Pick and Women's Votes

    JD Vance's Background and Controversial Stances: Impact on Trump's Vice Presidential Pick and Women's Votes

    Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024 Republican senator JD Vance, chosen as Donald Trump's vice presidential pick, faces backlash over his anti-abortion stance and past statements on women's rights. Vance grew up in poverty in the Midwest and is campaigning in critical battleground states. His wife and family have faced racist online attacks due to their Indian ancestry. Joe Scarborough criticizes the potential impact of Vance's views on women voters, who make up over half of the US voting population.
  • Sir Keir Starmer's Blenheim Palace Summit: Resetting Britain's Relationship with Europe and Addressing Challenges

    Sir Keir Starmer's Blenheim Palace Summit: Resetting Britain's Relationship with Europe and Addressing Challenges

    Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the European Political Community summit at historic Blenheim Palace on September 19, inviting 45 European leaders to discuss shared concerns like climate, AI, migration, and security amidst geopolitical challenges. The gathering aims to strengthen European unity and reset Britain's relationship with Europe.
  • Germany's Controversial Decision to Halve Military Aid for Ukraine: Implications and Reactions

    Germany's Controversial Decision to Halve Military Aid for Ukraine: Implications and Reactions

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Germany plans to halve its military aid for Ukraine in the upcoming 2025 budget, raising concerns among allies and potentially straining relations with the US. The reduction comes as Germany grapples with its own financial challenges and seeks to fill a significant budget deficit through spending cuts.
  • Ariane 6 Launches Successfully: Europe's New Era in Space Travel and Controversies

    Ariane 6 Launches Successfully: Europe's New Era in Space Travel and Controversies

    Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024 Europe's Ariane 6 rocket makes its inaugural flight on July 9, 2023, marking a new era in heavy-lift capabilities. The modular design can launch missions from LEO to deep space and successfully carried eight satellites into orbit. Poland's defense funding remains contentious with Germany, while Europe partners with SpaceX for a surprising weather satellite launch.
  • Hungary's Orbán and Far-Right Partners Form EU Parliament Group, Draw Criticism from EU Leaders

    Hungary's Orbán and Far-Right Partners Form EU Parliament Group, Draw Criticism from EU Leaders

    Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024 Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán's 'Patriots for Europe' political movement, comprised of various European parties including France's RN and Spain's Vox, aims to become a dominant force in the EU parliament with a focus on conservative values and opposition to immigration. Orbán drew criticism from EU leaders after meeting Putin about Ukraine without authorization.
  • Marine Le Pen's National Rally Wins 33.4% of French Parliamentary Votes: What's Next?

    Marine Le Pen's National Rally Wins 33.4% of French Parliamentary Votes: What's Next?

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 In the French elections, Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally won 33.4% of the votes in the first round, raising concerns for political leaders who are now strategizing to prevent them from securing a majority in the second round. The left-wing coalition New Popular Front came in second place with 27.9%, while President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance trailed behind. Amidst scrutiny and criticism, some National Rally candidates have been withdrawn or faced questions about their suitability for office.
  • Four First-Time Voters Share Concerns Ahead of the UK General Election in 2023

    Four First-Time Voters Share Concerns Ahead of the UK General Election in 2023

    Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 In the upcoming UK general election on July 4, 2023, the Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, is projected to lose significantly. The Labour Party under Keir Starmer's leadership is expected to form the next British government. Four first-time voters discuss their top concerns ahead of the election, including issues such as affordability and climate change.
  • Rishi Sunak vs Keir Starmer: A Closer Look at the Contenders in the UK's 2024 General Election

    Rishi Sunak vs Keir Starmer: A Closer Look at the Contenders in the UK's 2024 General Election

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 In the UK's July 5, 2024 general election, Rishi Sunak of the Conservative Party and Keir Starmer of Labour vie for leadership. Sunak, installed as PM in 2022 after a tumultuous year, faces criticism for economic challenges. Starmer, Labour leader since 2020 and seen as pragmatic, addresses anti-Semitism and forms links with Republicans. Nigel Farage's Reform UK party could impact Conservative seats, while Ed Davey aims to stop a Conservative victory with the Liberal Democrats.