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Greece Announces Tax Cuts Amidst Economic Recovery
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced significant tax cuts, citing economic stability with lower unemployment and improved government finances, but also acknowledging ongoing struggles for many citizens.
Greece Announces Tax Cuts Amidst Economic Recovery
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced significant tax cuts, citing economic stability with lower unemployment and improved government finances, but also acknowledging ongoing struggles for many citizens.
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40% Bias Score
France and the IMF: Low Risk of Bailout, Despite Public Debt
Despite rising public debt and political discussions, economists largely agree that France faces a negligible short-to-medium-term risk of requiring an IMF bailout, unlike past cases such as Portugal.
France and the IMF: Low Risk of Bailout, Despite Public Debt
Despite rising public debt and political discussions, economists largely agree that France faces a negligible short-to-medium-term risk of requiring an IMF bailout, unlike past cases such as Portugal.
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48% Bias Score
French Austerity Budget Faces Confidence Vote Amidst Growing Crisis
France is facing a potential financial and political crisis as Prime Minister Bayrou's austerity budget, which includes £38 billion in cuts, faces a confidence vote on September 8th. Failure could trigger a market downturn, mirroring the UK's 2022 crisis under Liz Truss.
French Austerity Budget Faces Confidence Vote Amidst Growing Crisis
France is facing a potential financial and political crisis as Prime Minister Bayrou's austerity budget, which includes £38 billion in cuts, faces a confidence vote on September 8th. Failure could trigger a market downturn, mirroring the UK's 2022 crisis under Liz Truss.
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56% Bias Score
French Government Faces Confidence Vote Over Austerity Budget
France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on September 8th over a 44 billion euro budget cut plan, risking the government's downfall due to opposition from major parties, impacting markets and potentially triggering social unrest.
French Government Faces Confidence Vote Over Austerity Budget
France's Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a confidence vote on September 8th over a 44 billion euro budget cut plan, risking the government's downfall due to opposition from major parties, impacting markets and potentially triggering social unrest.
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36% Bias Score
French PM Faces Confidence Vote, Potential Government Collapse
France's Prime Minister, François Bayrou, will face a confidence vote on September 8th to approve €44bn (£38bn) in annual spending cuts; failure could topple his government and trigger early elections, amid widespread opposition and planned protests.
French PM Faces Confidence Vote, Potential Government Collapse
France's Prime Minister, François Bayrou, will face a confidence vote on September 8th to approve €44bn (£38bn) in annual spending cuts; failure could topple his government and trigger early elections, amid widespread opposition and planned protests.
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60% Bias Score
Skip": Gentrification, Austerity, and the Loss of Home in East London
Chakira Alin's solo show, "Skip," uses the decline of house parties to depict the effects of gentrification and austerity in East London, impacting housing affordability and social connections, leaving long-term residents facing displacement.
Skip": Gentrification, Austerity, and the Loss of Home in East London
Chakira Alin's solo show, "Skip," uses the decline of house parties to depict the effects of gentrification and austerity in East London, impacting housing affordability and social connections, leaving long-term residents facing displacement.
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32% Bias Score
German Federal Budget 2025: Minor Increases Amidst Projected Shortfall
The German government approved the 2025 Federal Budget, including small increases for various sectors, while facing a projected €170 billion shortfall in the 2027-2029 period.
German Federal Budget 2025: Minor Increases Amidst Projected Shortfall
The German government approved the 2025 Federal Budget, including small increases for various sectors, while facing a projected €170 billion shortfall in the 2027-2029 period.
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56% Bias Score
Sri Lanka's IMF Bailout: A Human Cost Analysis
Sri Lanka's 2023 IMF bailout, while stabilizing the economy, has imposed austerity measures causing widespread hardship and undermining social services, impacting 6.3 million people skipping meals and 65,600 facing severe food shortages.
Sri Lanka's IMF Bailout: A Human Cost Analysis
Sri Lanka's 2023 IMF bailout, while stabilizing the economy, has imposed austerity measures causing widespread hardship and undermining social services, impacting 6.3 million people skipping meals and 65,600 facing severe food shortages.
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48% Bias Score
Jakarta Protests Erupt Over Indonesian MPs' Lavish Allowances
Indonesian riot police used water cannons and tear gas on Monday against thousands of protesters in Jakarta demonstrating against parliament members' lavish 50 million rupiah ($US3,075) monthly housing allowance, which is almost 10 times the Jakarta minimum wage, amid wider anger at government polic...
Jakarta Protests Erupt Over Indonesian MPs' Lavish Allowances
Indonesian riot police used water cannons and tear gas on Monday against thousands of protesters in Jakarta demonstrating against parliament members' lavish 50 million rupiah ($US3,075) monthly housing allowance, which is almost 10 times the Jakarta minimum wage, amid wider anger at government polic...
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40% Bias Score
Turkey's Austerity Decree Contradicts Increased Public Spending Amidst Low Civil Servant Pay Raise
Turkey's government offered a 11% salary increase to 6.5 million civil servants and retirees, despite a continued austerity decree, while budget execution figures show significant increases in various spending categories, including a 280% rise in vehicle expenses and a 66% increase in communication ...
Turkey's Austerity Decree Contradicts Increased Public Spending Amidst Low Civil Servant Pay Raise
Turkey's government offered a 11% salary increase to 6.5 million civil servants and retirees, despite a continued austerity decree, while budget execution figures show significant increases in various spending categories, including a 280% rise in vehicle expenses and a 66% increase in communication ...
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56% Bias Score
Privatization of Council Audits Costs England Taxpayers Millions
David Cameron's 2015 decision to abolish England's council spending watchdog has backfired, costing taxpayers far more than the promised £100m annual savings, with average audit costs tripling and several councils facing bankruptcy due to soaring fees and audit delays.
Privatization of Council Audits Costs England Taxpayers Millions
David Cameron's 2015 decision to abolish England's council spending watchdog has backfired, costing taxpayers far more than the promised £100m annual savings, with average audit costs tripling and several councils facing bankruptcy due to soaring fees and audit delays.
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48% Bias Score
China's Austerity Drive: Economic Impact and Broader Security Concerns
China's renewed austerity measures targeting civil servants' spending, including bans on lavish banquets and restrictions on travel, are impacting businesses and potentially slowing economic growth, as predicted by analysts, reflecting a broader national security focus and a renewed emphasis on anti...
China's Austerity Drive: Economic Impact and Broader Security Concerns
China's renewed austerity measures targeting civil servants' spending, including bans on lavish banquets and restrictions on travel, are impacting businesses and potentially slowing economic growth, as predicted by analysts, reflecting a broader national security focus and a renewed emphasis on anti...
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40% Bias Score
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