Tag #Budget Cuts

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Dutch Public Broadcasters Protest €156 Million Budget Cuts

Hundreds of Dutch public broadcaster employees protested in Hilversum against €156 million in government-mandated budget cuts, fearing job losses and program cancellations, impacting the diversity of public broadcasting.

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UAM Rector Loses Reelection Bid Amidst Financial Crisis

The rector of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Amaya Mendikoetxea, failed her reelection bid with only 44.6% of the vote, triggering new elections in three months due to insufficient support from students, staff, and faculty amid a severe financial crisis and internal conflicts.

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Brandenburg Halts Teacher Hiring, Sparking Controversy

Brandenburg, Germany, temporarily paused teacher hiring for six days due to budget concerns, sparking criticism from the opposition and even within the ruling coalition; the state plans to slightly reduce the number of teachers in the next two school years despite a shortage, and also plans to cut b...

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DOGE's Controversial Approach to US Budget Cuts

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, initiated budget cuts by targeting the US Agency for International Development (USAID), resulting in staff firings and program cuts, while largely avoiding larger, politically sensitive programs like Social Security and Medicare.

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Trump Administration Cuts $15 Million in DEI Grants from Libraries and Museums

The Trump administration cut $15 million in DEI grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), impacting libraries in California, Washington, and Connecticut, plus a D.C. non-profit and Queens College, aligning with President Trump's executive orders and the Department of Governmen...

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DOGE Plans Major Cuts to Homeland Security, Raising National Security Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is planning major cuts to the Department of Homeland Security, potentially impacting agencies like the Secret Service and FEMA, with negotiations ongoing between DOGE, the White House, and DHS leadership. Secretary Noem is leading the effort, but key d...

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France Announces €5 Billion Spending Cut to Meet Debt Targets

The French government announced a €5 billion reduction in public spending, partly reallocating funds to defense, to meet its debt reduction targets amid economic slowdown and international instability, aiming for a 5.4% deficit in 2025 and under 3% by 2029.

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Complutense University Cuts €83,112 in Excellence Scholarships Amidst Budget Crisis

The Complutense University of Madrid eliminated €83,112 in excellence scholarships for 72 master's students due to a 35% budget reduction resulting from insufficient funding, prioritizing socioeconomic grants instead; however, the regional government claims sufficient funding exists.

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Brandenburg Resumes Teacher Hiring After Budget-Driven Pause

Brandenburg, Germany, temporarily halted teacher hiring for six days due to budget concerns, resuming after criticism; around 1,000 teachers secured positions for the next school year, despite plans to slightly reduce the overall number of teachers and facing protests over cutbacks in early childhoo...

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Berlin's "Erzählzeit" Storytelling Program Faces Funding Cuts

Berlin's "Erzählzeit," a 17-year-old storytelling program for children funded with €193,000 annually, faces complete funding cuts from Berlin's Senate Department for Education, Youth and Family, effective April 1st, 2025, despite being part of a successful collaboration with the Zentral- und Landesb...

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Coalition abandons plan to cut public sector jobs and end flexible work

Facing political backlash, the Australian Coalition party reversed its policy to end flexible work arrangements for public servants and reduce the public service workforce by 41,000, abandoning plans to achieve $7 billion in annual savings through forced redundancies.

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Widespread US Protests Target Trump and Musk's Policies

On April 5th, thousands protested in the US and internationally against Donald Trump and Elon Musk's policies, citing budget cuts, government layoffs, and a perceived "power grab", with significant participation from retirees and young people.

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