epochtimes.de media bias and reliability
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What epochtimes.de has been covering
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German General Carsten Breuer has been elected as the new chair of NATO's Military Committee. The election, held in Copenhagen on 19 September 2026, saw Breuer succeed Italian Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone. Breuer is expected to take up the role in mid-2027.
epochtimes.de reported it asGerman General Becomes Head of NATO Military Committee (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The United States, Denmark and Greenland plan to sign a security pact at the UN General Assembly next week. President Donald Trump says the deal gives the US permanent control over security matters, while other outlets report no sovereign US control. A joint working group will discuss future cooperation.
epochtimes.de reported it asTrump: USA Will Take Control of Security in Greenland Permanently (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
epochtimes.de reported it asPlan for Early October: CDU Secretary General Mentions Key Data on Fuel-Price Relief (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament. This follows a proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, a move US President Donald Trump has criticised.
epochtimes.de reported it asCarney Welcomes Proposal for "Associated" Membership of the EU (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Europe is facing a significant potato shortage following a summer of extreme heat and drought. Harvests are expected to be reduced by millions of tonnes, potentially leading to smaller and more expensive french fries. Financial losses for farmers are also anticipated.
epochtimes.de reported it as17.09.2026 Bavaria's Minister of Justice Resigns and Leaves Politics - Potato Harvest Breaks a-- Train Rams Tree – No Casualties (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the nation will take necessary steps to protect its trade and economic interests.
epochtimes.de reported it asUS Congress Votes for Significantly Tightened Russia Sanctions (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points, marking the first such increase in over three years. The unanimous decision aims to combat inflation, and was followed by a significant drop in gold prices.
epochtimes.de reported it asUS Federal Reserve Fed Raises Key Interest Rate for the First Time Since 2023 (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
CDU Secretary General Franziska Hoppermann has put forward specific figures for proposed fuel price relief, suggesting a reduction of 21, 23, or 25 cents per litre. She indicated these measures could be implemented at the start of October, following discussions with federal states.
epochtimes.de reported it as16 September: Fuel Prices at Record Level -Back Cover for Merz -Head-to-Head Races (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz campaigned for the Berlin CDU alongside candidate Stefan Evers. He addressed approximately 150 party members at the CDU headquarters, speaking about federal politics and praising Evers. The event was held behind closed doors.
epochtimes.de reported it asCDU Prime Ministers Stand United Behind Merz (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Germany and the United States have signed a letter of intent to deepen cooperation between their defense industries. The agreement, signed by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aims to accelerate weapons production and strengthen manufacturing capacity.
epochtimes.de reported it asHegseth: Using German Industry for NATO Defense (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Ursula von der Leyen plans to propose a European Security Council to coordinate responses to growing threats. The body would include EU member states alongside the UK, Canada, Norway, and Ukraine, and feature a consultation mechanism inspired by NATO's Article 4.
epochtimes.de reported it asFrom Leyen to the State of the EU (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The European Commission plans to propose a ban on social media for children under 13. Those aged 13 to 15 would have restricted access, potentially via parent-supervised 'mini-accounts'. The legislation is to be known as the 'EU Kids Act'.
epochtimes.de reported it asSocial Media: What the EU Commission Is Planning for Children and Young People (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
A Pentagon Inspector General report estimates Iranian attacks caused $184 million in damage to U.S. diplomatic facilities in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The report also details U.S. war costs and casualties.
epochtimes.de reported it asU.S. Military Releases Munitions Shortages Due to Iran War (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
epochtimes.de reported it asNATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone over Lithuania – Poland Activates Air Defense (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to enforce new U.S. Postal Service mail ballot regulations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The court's order leaves in place a lower court injunction blocking the rules.
epochtimes.de reported it as15.09.2026 Trump's Urgent Request for Post-Election Restriction Rejected - U.S. Weapons in Space - Merz Receives Iraqi Prime Minister (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
The Environmental Protection Agency is set to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants. Administrator Lee Zeldin stated the move could save billions for the industry and boost American energy.
epochtimes.de reported it asUSA Repeals Emission Regulations for Power Plants (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Twelve European countries met in Finland to call for a strengthened EU presence in the Arctic. They cited Russia as a significant threat and also mentioned Donald Trump's past actions. No official decisions were made, but a new EU strategy for the region is anticipated.
epochtimes.de reported it asArctic Summit: European States Call for Stronger EU Role (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Germany's Defence Ministry will begin mandatory postings for up to 1,000 soldiers to its brigade in Lithuania this autumn. The move comes after recruitment efforts failed to attract enough volunteers for the unit, which is intended to be fully operational by the end of 2027.
epochtimes.de reported it asReport: Pistorius Orders Commitments for Lithuania Brigade (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
A Russian drone struck a train near the Ukrainian-Polish border. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and other European officials had travelled on a train that passed through the area shortly before the attack, according to reports. Poland's Prime Minister warned of intensified Russian attacks.
epochtimes.de reported it asRussia Attacks Railway Lines in Ukraine - Train to Poland Hit (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
Leaders of the BRICS nations have issued a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating Middle East tensions. They called for maximum restraint and condemned unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN, stating they violate international law.
epochtimes.de reported it asBRICS States Call for "Maximum Restraint" in the Gulf Region (opens epochtimes.de in a new tab)
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How reliably it reports fact
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Where it publishes from
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- Seen publishing on
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What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 93
- Reports listed
- 96
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
96 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
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Across the 93 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, another outlet was always ahead of epochtimes.de: its report arrived a median of 29 hours after the earliest one we logged.
Measured 20 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 20 September 2026. Ratings pulled 5 September 2026.
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