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Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Jul 22, 2026 · 245 matched data points · 53 unclear/no-match

Overall sentiment

Positive 10% (25)Negative 40% (99)Neutral 49% (121)Unclear 53 no-match

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Claims (58)

Claims contributing to this aggregate. Confirmed negative claims count as negative impact; confirmed positive claims count as positive impact.

The Northwest Territories have decided to end seasonal time changes, implementing a permanent time zone.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Northwest TerritoriesImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The decision to end seasonal time changes57 matched entries36 confirmed0 disputed21 neutral0 unclear
The UK government is facing fears about potential contract losses due to public skepticism towards Palantir's manifesto.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: UK GovernmentSub-entity: Contract decisionsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026Target: UK government's contract decisions18 matched entries18 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The UK government will implement a smoking ban for all individuals born after 2008.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Smoking BanImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026Target: The UK government will implement a smoking ban for all individuals born after 2008.14 matched entries9 confirmed0 disputed5 neutral3 unclear
The tobacco industry should be held financially responsible for all costs associated with cleaning up cigarette butt litter.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Tobacco IndustryImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026Target: The tobacco industry's financial responsibility for cigarette butt cleanup costs11 matched entries8 confirmed0 disputed3 neutral1 unclear
Norway is implementing a policy to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Social Media RegulationImpact: negativeDate: Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026Target: Norway's policy on social media access for under-16s10 matched entries10 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The public has a right to access detailed statistics on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) sanctions to understand their impact on recipients.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: TANF SanctionsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Access to TANF sanction statistics7 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed7 neutral0 unclear
The Texas State Board of Education has mandated the inclusion of Bible stories and verses in the K-12 English and literature curriculum.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Texas State Board of EducationImpact: negativeDate: Jun 26, 2026 - Jun 27, 2026Target: The inclusion of Bible stories and verses in public school curricula6 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed4 neutral11 unclear
The parliamentary panel studying the expansion of medical assistance in dying (MAID) is biased due to the co-chairs and most witnesses being openly opposed to the extension.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) ExpansionImpact: negativeDate: Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026Target: The impartiality of the parliamentary panel studying MAID expansion6 matched entries6 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Public funds are being directed towards private interests through investments in unproven climate technologies.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Taxpayer FundingImpact: negativeDate: Jul 21, 2026 - Jul 22, 2026Target: Use of taxpayer funds for private interests in climate technologies5 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral2 unclear
Andy Burnham has pledged to scrap digital ID initiatives to focus on addressing the cost of living.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Digital ID initiativesImpact: negativeDate: Jul 18, 2026 - Jul 19, 2026Target: Andy Burnham's decision to scrap digital ID initiatives4 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral7 unclear
Canada should implement a policy that permanently bans the sale of tobacco products to individuals born on or after a specific date.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Tobacco Sales RegulationImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Canada implementing a similar tobacco sales ban as the UK4 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Implementing daylight saving time in Alberta has both public support and health-related concerns.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Daylight Saving TimeImpact: mixedDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Implementing daylight saving time in Alberta4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Berlin city government is facing pressure from a popular initiative to oppose hosting the Olympic Games.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Berlin City GovernmentImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The Berlin city government's decision to host the Olympic Games4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The U.S. military has removed the annual flu vaccine requirement for service members.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: U.S. Military Health ProtocolsImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: The U.S. military has removed the annual flu vaccine requirement for service members.4 matched entries4 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The plan to scrap licence fees in the Czech Republic threatens the financial sustainability of public broadcasters.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Czech Licence FeesImpact: negativeDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: The plan to scrap licence fees4 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
The right to clean food should be considered a fundamental public policy concern.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Food Safety RegulationsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The right to clean food4 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed3 neutral0 unclear
Mexico faces a substantial legal debt that has significant implications for its financial and legal systems.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Mexican Legal DebtImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Mexico's legal debt3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Schools should have clear and consistent policies in place to address and manage incidents involving inappropriate content.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: School PoliciesSub-entity: Handling of Pornography IncidentsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026Target: Clear and consistent policies in schools for handling inappropriate content3 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed3 neutral3 unclear
The Trump administration has failed to provide a consistent and coherent explanation for the surge in gas prices.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Trump AdministrationImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: The Trump administration's explanation for high gas prices3 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
The majority of Spaniards support the extension of rental contracts for two years.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Rental Contract ExtensionsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026Target: The extension of rental contracts for two years3 matched entries3 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
There are growing concerns about the state of the job market.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Job marketImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026Target: The stability and health of the job market3 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
A majority of people support the effort by German cities to host the 2036 Olympics in Cologne.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Olympic Games HostingSub-entity: Cologne, GermanyImpact: positiveDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: Support for Cologne hosting the 2036 Olympics2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Bill 28 is harmful and authoritarian.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Bill 28Impact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Bill 282 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
California's expansion of preschool programs has increased access but has not improved the quality of these programs.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: California Preschool ExpansionImpact: negativeDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Quality of preschool programs in California2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Elderly individuals aged 60 and 80 years are treated differently in terms of priority for preferential service.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Age-based prioritization in public servicesImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Age-based prioritization in public services2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Experts suggest that implementing social media bans for children should be approached with caution and thorough consideration.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Social Media RegulationImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Implementing social media bans for children2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Implementing road tolls can effectively reduce traffic congestion in Denmark.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Road Toll ImplementationImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Implementing road tolls2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Increasing water charges and rates in Stormont could generate £3bn annually.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: StormontImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Increasing water charges and rates in Stormont could generate £3bn annually.2 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
Individuals in Germany cannot successfully challenge the requirement to pay the public broadcasting fee through legal means.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: German Public Broadcasting FeeImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The requirement to pay the public broadcasting fee2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Kelowna is proposing to implement paid accessible parking and stricter enforcement rules to enhance accessibility and compliance for individuals with disabilities.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Accessible Parking RegulationsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: Implementation of paid accessible parking and stricter enforcement rules2 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
Minnesota has implemented a ban on prediction markets, making it the first state to do so.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: MinnesotaImpact: negativeDate: May 19, 2026Target: Minnesota's ban on prediction markets2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Olympic infrastructure projects are being used to justify unnecessary construction that does not address real infrastructure needs.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Olympic Infrastructure ProjectsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Olympic infrastructure projects2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
Parent fees for the full-day childcare program have been finalized and are set for the 2026/2027 school year.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Parent feesImpact: neutralDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Parent fees for full-day childcare2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Power companies are using eminent domain to seize land for data centers, which has sparked public opposition.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Eminent Domain UseSub-entity: Data Center Land AcquisitionImpact: negativeDate: Jul 20, 2026Target: Power companies using eminent domain to seize land for data centers2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
RFK Jr. proposes accessing Americans' medical records to investigate the relationship between autism and vaccines.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Medical Data AccessImpact: negativeDate: Jun 4, 2026Target: RFK Jr.'s proposal to access medical records for autism and vaccine research2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
Subsidies are necessary to maintain the accessibility of grassroots sports in the face of rising fuel costs.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Subsidies for grassroots sportsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: Subsidies for grassroots sports2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The 'Escuelas Protegidas' project is advancing in Congress with a focus on security agenda developments.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Escuelas ProtegidasImpact: neutralDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The 'Escuelas Protegidas' project's progress in Congress2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The Berlin Mietenkataster is a proposed system that could enable government surveillance of rental prices and tenant data.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Berlin MietenkatasterImpact: negativeDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: The Berlin Mietenkataster2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Brazilian government under Lula has officially recognized 'Gás do Povo' as a federal public policy.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Gás do PovoImpact: positiveDate: Apr 23, 2026Target: The Brazilian government under Lula has officially recognized 'Gás do Povo' as a federal public policy.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Catholic Church is planning to construct a multifunctional complex on land gifted by the government for 75 years, which includes religious spaces and residential units.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Land Use in ValdebebasImpact: mixedDate: Apr 19, 2026Target: The allocation of public land for religious and community use2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Energy & Policy Institute conducted an analysis revealing that utility CEOs were paid a total of $626 million in 2025, with AEP CEO Bill Fehrman receiving the highest amount.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Energy & Policy InstituteImpact: neutralDate: Apr 27, 2026Target: Analysis by the Energy & Policy Institute2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The German Bundestag's Verkehrsausschuss held a public hearing to discuss the planned new railway line between Hamburg and Hannover.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: German BundestagSub-entity: VerkehrsausschussImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The German Bundestag's decision-making process on the new railway line2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The PRR funds allocated to research centers must be spent within three months, creating significant pressure and stress on responsible parties.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: PRR (Programa de Recuperação e Resiliência)Impact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The requirement to spend PRR funds within three months2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The Stop Killing Games initiative has achieved significant success in the EU Parliament by advocating for the protection of video games.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Stop Killing Games InitiativeImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The effectiveness and impact of the Stop Killing Games initiative in the EU Parliament.2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which bans the sale of tobacco and vape products to individuals born after 2008, is a significant public health intervention aimed at creating a smoke-free generation.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: UK Tobacco and Vapes BillImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The UK has introduced legislation aimed at achieving a smoke-free generation across Europe.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: UK Tobacco LegislationImpact: positiveDate: Apr 22, 2026Target: The UK's tobacco legislation2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The absence of an official order on RTE quota for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka has led to private schools increasing their fees.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: RTE Quota ImplementationSub-entity: KarnatakaImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The absence of an official order on RTE quota for Class 9 and 10 SC/ST students in Karnataka2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The current tax policies have failed to meet the needs of the public during this tax season.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: TaxationImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026Target: Current tax policies2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral2 unclear
The ePetition aims to establish a federal law regulating the admission and access criteria for study programs.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: EducationSub-entity: StudienplätzeImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The regulation of admission and access criteria for study programs through federal legislation2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral1 unclear
The expansion of Autobahn 20 is a controversial public policy decision that has sparked legal and public debate.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Autobahn 20 construction projectImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The expansion of Autobahn 202 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear
The fuel rebate program is ineffective in reaching energy-poor households, as only 8.6% of them benefit from it.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Fuel Rebate ProgramSub-entity: Energy-Poor HouseholdsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 17, 2026Target: Effectiveness of the fuel rebate program in addressing energy poverty2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral5 unclear
The implementation of full-day childcare programs for first-grade students in Bühlertann, Bühlerzell, and Obersontheim will begin in the 2026/2027 school year.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Full-day childcare programsImpact: positiveDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: Implementation of full-day childcare programs for first-grade students2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
The local government has prepared compensation for residents affected by the underpass construction.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Government CompensationImpact: neutralDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The adequacy and fairness of the compensation provided to affected residents.2 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear
The proposed cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are expected to be a significant part of the government's budget savings.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: NDIS Funding CutsImpact: negativeDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The proposed cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)2 matched entries2 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear
HRTC employees in Himachal Pradesh will now have their contract service periods counted towards their pensions.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: HRTC EmployeesImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026 - Apr 22, 2026Target: HRTC employees' pension benefits1 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral14 unclear
The Baleg DPR will review 417 DIM in one day.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Baleg DPRSub-entity: DIMImpact: mixedDate: Apr 20, 2026Target: The efficiency and thoroughness of the Baleg DPR's review process.1 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral1 unclear
The ePetition seeks to abolish the reduction of net income for individuals caring for their own children during illness within the statutory health insurance system.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: HealthcareSub-entity: KrankenversicherungImpact: negativeDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: The policy of reducing net income for individuals caring for their own children during illness within the statutory health insurance system1 matched entries0 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral2 unclear
The recognition of open-source work as volunteer service in Germany should be implemented to acknowledge the contributions of open-source contributors.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Open Source Work RecognitionImpact: positiveDate: Apr 21, 2026Target: Recognition of open-source work as volunteer service in Germany1 matched entries1 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral1 unclear