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Dutch Municipalities Face Financial Crisis, Government Hesitates on Aid

Facing a .3 billion euro cut to their fund, Dutch municipalities are projected to run a multi-billion euro deficit in 2026, with the government's coalition showing reluctance to offer aid despite warnings of legal action and unfulfilled policy goals.

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Trump Seeks to Dismantle Department of Education

President Trump is preparing an executive action to cut the Department of Education's budget, starting with easily reducible programs and staff, and then urging Congress to abolish the department; at least 74 staff members have been placed on paid leave, ostensibly for attending DEI workshops, despi...

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Musk and Trump Push to Dismantle USAID, Jeopardizing $72 Billion in Global Aid

Elon Musk, working with Donald Trump, seeks to dismantle the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the world's largest single aid donor, jeopardizing $72 billion in annual global assistance and raising concerns about access to sensitive government systems.

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WHO Faces $400 Million Budget Cut After US Withdrawal

The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing a potential $400 million budget cut due to the United States' withdrawal, its largest government funder, impacting the 2026-2027 budget and prompting the organization to discuss cost-cutting measures during its February meeting in Geneva.

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\$1 Billion in Savings from Federal DEI Contract Cancellations

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced \$1,000,060,792 in savings from canceling 104 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) contracts across 25 federal agencies, following President Trump's executive order prioritizing merit-based hiring, but facing criticism from liberal state att...

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NHS England Prioritizes Shorter Waiting Times, Scrapping Preventative Healthcare Plans

NHS England is scrapping plans to improve early cancer diagnosis, women's health, and childhood vaccinations, prioritizing shorter waiting times for A&E, cancer care, and hospital treatment to address public concerns about long delays, despite criticism from health experts and charities.

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Trump Administration Orders Mass Removal of USAID Staff

The Trump administration issued a sudden order removing almost all USAID staff worldwide by Friday, jeopardizing billions in projects across 120 countries, sparking protests from Democratic lawmakers and raising concerns about the safety and relocation of thousands of employees and their families.

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French Culture Budget Cuts Spark Nationwide Protests

Facing a 6% budget deficit, the French government forced through budget cuts impacting the culture sector, sparking the "Debout pour la culture" protests with over 40,000 signatures from prominent figures, including Juliette Binoche and JoeyStarr, against cuts impacting cultural access and programs ...

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Musk Aims to Shut Down USAID Amidst Trump's Cost-Cutting Drive

Elon Musk, working with President Trump, seeks to close the USAID, the world's largest humanitarian aid provider, raising concerns about the impact on global aid and following unsubstantiated claims of bioweapons research funding; two USAID security officials were placed on leave for obstructing Mus...

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Legal Limits Restrict German Bürgergeld Cut Plans

Germany's CDU and FDP parties plan to cut billions from the Bürgergeld welfare program by reducing benefits and imposing stricter sanctions, but legal constraints and a low number of current sanction recipients limit the potential savings. The existing 'Job Turbo' initiative is already showing posit...

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UK University Funding Crisis: 10,000 Job Losses Imminent

UK universities face a major funding crisis, with nearly one in four institutions cutting staff and budgets, potentially leading to 10,000 job losses, impacting research, teaching and the nation's global standing.

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French Budget Cuts Threaten School Cultural Programs

France's 2025 budget cuts reduced funding for the collective portion of the Pass culture program by 27 million euros, leaving 72 million for secondary schools to fund cultural projects for students in grades 6-12, forcing a two-part funding system that limits bookings for the remainder of the 2024-2...

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