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German Minister Urges Budget Cuts, Rejects Tax Hikes

Facing a large budget deficit, German Chancellor's Office Minister Thorsten Frei urged the coalition for spending cuts, rejecting tax increases and calling for Bürgergeld reforms to reduce recipients while maintaining benefits. He also labelled the AfD as a right-radical party, citing a lack of comm...

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Germany Alters Ukrainian Refugee Benefits Starting April 2025

Starting April 1, 2025, Germany will change social support for new Ukrainian arrivals, shifting them from Bürgergeld to the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act, saving the federal budget €1.2 billion in 2026 but increasing costs for states and municipalities. Over 1.2 million Ukrainians who arrived before t...

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Klüssendorf Rejects German Bürgergeld Cuts, Sparking Welfare Debate

SPD Secretary General Tim Klüssendorf rejects proposed cuts to Germany's Bürgergeld welfare program and a higher retirement age, arguing for increased employment instead, while Labor Minister Bärbel Bas considers tax increases to fund social security programs.

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Germany's Deep Cuts to Development Aid Spark Outrage

Germany's 2026 budget cuts development aid below €10 billion for the first time since 2018 and reduces humanitarian aid by over half, prompting criticism from aid organizations concerned about the impact on global crises and Germany's international credibility.

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Bavaria to Add 15,000 Kindergarten Support Staff, Funded by Family Allowance Cuts

Bavaria will add 15,000 support staff to kindergartens by 2029, funded by halving family allowance (€6,000 to €3,000) and eliminating crèche allowance, generating €1 billion for childcare by 2030; critics call it insufficient.

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NASA Faces 20% Staff Reduction Amidst Trump-Era Budget Cuts

NASA expects a 20% reduction in personnel, approximately 3,870 employees, by January 2026, due to the Trump administration's 'deferred retirement option' program and budget cuts that reduced NASA's overall funding by 24% and its science budget by nearly half, raising concerns about mission success a...

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Kahnawake to Impose Tolls to Counter Federal Budget Cuts

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake plans to impose tolls on roads crossing its territory, potentially charging around $4.60 per vehicle, to offset looming federal budget cuts to Indigenous Services Canada, which the council says amounts to "racialized austerity" and violates Section 15 of the Charter o...

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German Budget Cuts Threaten International Aid

Germany's 2026 budget proposes a €330 million cut to the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, reducing its budget to under €10 billion and prompting criticism from humanitarian organizations who warn of project cancellations and a decline in Germany's international standing.

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Germany's Budget Cuts Cripple International Aid

Germany's 2026 budget cuts will reduce the BMZ's funding by €330 million, impacting international aid organizations and jeopardizing humanitarian projects due to decreased funding from the Foreign Ministry and a broader decline in international aid commitments.

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Reform Party's AI-Powered Budget Cuts: A Test Run for 2029

Zia Yusuf, a tech millionaire and Reform party leader, is using AI to cut local council budgets, aiming to demonstrate efficiency improvements before the 2029 general election, reflecting his ambition for a senior cabinet position and his belief that aggressive use of technology can solve Britain's ...

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€63.5 Million Needed for Repairs of Deteriorating Thuringian Youth Centers

Thuringia, Germany faces a €63.5 million investment backlog for youth centers, with 86 percent showing significant wear and tear, resulting in 14 closures in five years; despite this, no additional funding is planned for 2026/2027, leaving local municipalities responsible.

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Trump Administration Releases Frozen $5.7 Billion in Public School Funding

The Trump administration released the remaining $5.7 billion in frozen funding for public schools after a month-long pause that impacted summer programs and schools, particularly those serving low-income children; the administration cited a review to ensure funds weren't promoting "left-wing" ideolo...

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