Tag #Budget Cuts

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French Cultural Workers Strike Against Budget Cuts

French cultural workers protested in Paris on March 20th against budget cuts proposed by Culture Minister Rachida Dati, resulting in a strike affecting various sectors and raising concerns about job losses and project cancellations. The Maison des écrivains et de la littérature, for example, faces c...

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German Development Aid Under Threat Amidst Coalition Negotiations

In Germany, development and aid organizations protested potential cuts to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) amid coalition negotiations, fearing integration into the Foreign Office and reduced funding, while other countries like the US and UK are also decreasing development...

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Trump Administration Considers Eliminating CDC's HIV Prevention Division

The Trump administration is considering eliminating the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, potentially shifting its responsibilities to the HHS's Health Resources and Services Administration; this preliminary plan, facing resistance, could reverse progress in reducing HIV infections and cost millions...

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UK Disability Benefit Reforms Threaten Scotland's Budget

The UK government will reform Personal Independence Payments (PIP), potentially cutting Scotland's budget by £3.6 billion if the Treasury seeks £6 billion in savings; Scotland's more generous ADP system will be impacted.

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German Public Broadcasters Challenge Funding Increase in Court

Germany's public broadcasters, ARD and ZDF, are challenging a funding increase in court, delaying a decision by state premiers, while the broadcasters also await a court ruling on the legality of the planned reform that would lead to a potential reduction in funding.

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Trump's USAID Cuts Force Johns Hopkins to Eliminate Over 2,000 Jobs

Johns Hopkins University will eliminate over 2,000 jobs due to the Trump administration's rescission of more than $800 million in USAID funding for international health programs, impacting research, global health security, and the Baltimore economy.

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Trump to Initiate Dismantling of Department of Education

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday initiating the Department of Education's dismantling, returning educational authority to states while maintaining federal funding for key programs; however, this action faces legal challenges and potential long-term negative consequences for stud...

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Pentagon Plans $1.43 Billion in Military Cuts, Merging Commands and Halting Expansion

The Pentagon plans to cut the US military budget by merging combatant commands (EUCOM & AFRICOM, NORTHCOM & SOUTHCOM), halting US Forces Japan expansion, and reducing the Joint Staff, saving an estimated $1.43 billion over five years, despite potential risks.

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France's Q1 2025 GDP Growth Revised Down to 0.1%

France's National Institute of Statistics (Insee) projects a slower-than-expected 0.1% GDP growth in Q1 2025 due to government budget cuts and US trade policies, with household consumption and high savings rates offsetting some impacts.

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Mexico Faces Unprecedented Judicial Election Challenges

On June 1st, Mexicans will vote in unprecedented judicial elections, electing nearly 2000 judges across 19 states alongside 881 federal positions, posing organizational and voter comprehension challenges due to numerous ballots and budget cuts.

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US Government Cuts Threaten America's Scientific Leadership

The US government's $800 million cut to Johns Hopkins University's medical research funding, alongside similar cuts to other universities, threatens America's scientific standing, causes job losses, and impacts cities like Baltimore.

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UK Welfare Reforms: Stricter PIP Criteria Spark Disability Concerns

The UK government plans welfare reforms, including stricter eligibility criteria for personal independence payments (PIPs) to curb rising costs, projected to reach £15 billion by 2030, despite concerns from disability advocates about pushing hundreds of thousands into poverty.

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