Tag #Budget Cuts

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Colombia: Proposed Budget Cut to Human Rights Defender Office Amidst Rising Violence

Colombia's 2026 budget proposal includes a 3% reduction in funding for the Office of the Ombudsman, raising concerns amidst escalating armed conflict, forced displacement, and reduced US humanitarian aid.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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French Finance Minister Lombard Faces Uncertain Future After Government's Impending Fall

French Finance Minister Eric Lombard's position is uncertain following Prime Minister François Bayrou's surprise confidence vote, which is expected to lead to the government's collapse on September 8th, creating political instability and market uncertainty.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Unsafe" Feelings Rise Over Edinburgh Fire Station Closure Plans

Concerns grow in Edinburgh's Lochend area as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) proposes closing Marionville Fire Station due to RAAC issues, despite a petition with over 4,500 signatures opposing the closure.

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Trump Administration Seeks to Eliminate Funding for Affordable Housing Program

President Trump's proposed budget cuts threaten the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, a crucial source of affordable housing in rural America, impacting tens of thousands of potential developments and disproportionately harming Appalachian communities.

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Merz Urges German Social System Reforms, Predicting Necessary Cuts

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is demanding urgent reforms to the social security system, anticipating necessary cuts, particularly to the Bürgergeld (citizen's benefit), to boost employment and growth, with planned legislative initiatives in the autumn.

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Administration Cuts $5 Billion in Foreign Aid via "Pocket Rescission

The Trump administration used a "pocket rescission" to cut $5 billion in foreign aid, bypassing Congress and potentially violating the law, affecting programs such as USAID, State Department initiatives, and international peacekeeping.

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France to See 19% Drop in School Enrollment by 2034

A new study reveals a 19% decrease in French school enrollment over the next decade, reaching 560,800 fewer students by 2029, due to declining birth rates and a wave of teacher retirements, creating an opportunity to improve educational quality.

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Quality Education
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Romanian Government Delays Public Administration Reform Due to Coalition Disagreement

The Romanian government postponed a public administration reform due to disagreements within the ruling coalition on measures to reduce personnel costs, particularly in local administrations, despite a 10% increase in personnel expenses in the first half of 2024.

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Germany Plans to Freeze Bürgergeld Payments in 2026

Germany's coalition government plans to freeze Bürgergeld (social welfare benefit) payments at 2024 levels in 2026, sparking controversy, with some criticizing it as insufficient while others view it as necessary to control costs and reform the social welfare system.

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Trump Cancels $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid, Bypassing Congress

President Trump cancelled $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, bypassing Congress through a rarely used "pocket rescission" procedure, prompting criticism from Democrats and some Republicans who say the move is illegal and increases the risk of a government shutdown.

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Trump Attempts to Cancel $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid

President Trump notified Congress of plans to cancel $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid using a rarely used "rescission," sparking criticism over its legality and potentially complicating government funding negotiations.

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French Transportation Unions to Strike September 18th

On August 29th, four major RATP unions announced a joint strike and protest on September 18th, coinciding with a broader national mobilization against the 2026 budget, citing concerns about working conditions and austerity measures.

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