36
/ 100
Mostly False
Germany
The text discusses the German government's expenditure on photographers, makeup artists, and related travel expenses, highlighting significant spending by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Chancellery.
Infact verdict: Mostly False (36/100).
The claims regarding the German government's spending on photographers, makeup artists, and related expenses lack sufficient corroborative evidence. The evidence provided does not confirm the specific amounts or details mentioned in the claims. For instance, while there is mention of significant spending on beauty services for former Chancellor Angela Merkel, there is no specific evidence supporting the claim of €1 million spent from August 2025 to October 2026. Similarly, the claim about €44,000 spent on travel expenses lacks detailed evidence. The assertion that the list of beauty professionals is a state secret is not supported by any evidence. Overall, the claims appear to be speculative without concrete evidence from reliable sources.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
44
Mixed
Economics
The German government spent more than €1 million on photographers and makeup artists from August 2025 to October 2026.
The evidence does not specifically confirm the expenditure of more than €1 million from August 2025 to October 2026. While there is mention of significant spending in 2022, no specific data supports the claim for the stated period. Therefore, the claim remains unverified with low confidence.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
40
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
30
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
44
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence for the claimed period; general spending noted for 2022.
37
Mostly False
Economics
An additional €44,000 was spent as compensation for travel expenses for specialists involved.
The evidence does not provide specific details or confirmation of the €44,000 spent on travel expenses. The claim lacks corroborative evidence and remains speculative.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
30
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
25
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
40
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
40
Weighted Total
37
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence for the claimed amount; general travel expense data noted.
30
Mostly False
Politics
The list of names of the beauty professionals and their receipts are a state secret.
There is no evidence supporting the claim that the list of beauty professionals and their receipts are a state secret. The claim lacks any corroborative evidence and appears to be speculative.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
20
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
20
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
30
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
30
Weighted Total
30
Evidence Summary
No evidence found supporting the claim of state secrecy.
32
Mostly False
Economics
The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs spent €198,400 on grooming.
The evidence does not confirm the specific expenditure of €198,400 by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs on grooming. The claim lacks corroborative evidence and remains speculative.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
25
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
20
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
30
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
30
Weighted Total
32
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence for the claimed amount; general spending noted.
37
Mostly False
Economics
The Federal Chancellery spent €5,000 on beauty services.
The evidence does not confirm the specific expenditure of €5,000 by the Federal Chancellery on beauty services. The claim lacks corroborative evidence and remains speculative.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
30
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
25
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
40
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
40
Weighted Total
37
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence for the claimed amount; general spending noted.
