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Victoria to Cut 2,000-3,000 Public Service Jobs to Reduce Budget Deficit
The Victorian government will cut 2,000–3,000 public service jobs (5–6% of the workforce) to address its budget, following an independent review headed by Helen Silver, with interim and final reports due in April and June respectively; frontline services are excluded.
Victoria to Cut 2,000-3,000 Public Service Jobs to Reduce Budget Deficit
The Victorian government will cut 2,000–3,000 public service jobs (5–6% of the workforce) to address its budget, following an independent review headed by Helen Silver, with interim and final reports due in April and June respectively; frontline services are excluded.
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56% Bias Score
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Disagreements
South Africa's budget speech was postponed on Wednesday due to disagreements within the ruling coalition government over proposed tax hikes, marking an unprecedented event since the end of apartheid. The postponement, until March 12, highlights challenges in the 10-party coalition, particularly rega...
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Disagreements
South Africa's budget speech was postponed on Wednesday due to disagreements within the ruling coalition government over proposed tax hikes, marking an unprecedented event since the end of apartheid. The postponement, until March 12, highlights challenges in the 10-party coalition, particularly rega...
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40% Bias Score
Queensland's Credit Outlook Downgraded to Negative
S\&P Global downgraded Queensland's credit outlook to negative due to projected budget deficits and debt increases, citing both the previous Labor government's spending and the current LNP government's unclear fiscal strategy.
Queensland's Credit Outlook Downgraded to Negative
S\&P Global downgraded Queensland's credit outlook to negative due to projected budget deficits and debt increases, citing both the previous Labor government's spending and the current LNP government's unclear fiscal strategy.
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48% Bias Score
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Delays Regional Funding, Risks EU Scrutiny
The Spanish government, under Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero, is delaying the disbursement of the Extra FLA fund and withholding 2025 funding information from regional authorities to manage public funds, secure EU approval for its fiscal plan, and potentially avoid scrutiny for exceeding ...
Spain Delays Regional Funding, Risks EU Scrutiny
The Spanish government, under Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero, is delaying the disbursement of the Extra FLA fund and withholding 2025 funding information from regional authorities to manage public funds, secure EU approval for its fiscal plan, and potentially avoid scrutiny for exceeding ...
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56% Bias Score
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
Nigeria Allocates \$200 Million to Offset US Aid Freeze
Nigeria's lawmakers approved \$200 million for its health sector to compensate for a US aid freeze impacting malaria prevention, HIV treatment, and vaccine delivery; this follows President Tinubu's budget increase to \$36.6 billion, sparking opposition criticism.
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36% Bias Score
Nova Scotia Budget Criticized for Insufficient Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Crisis
Nova Scotia's $17.6 billion 2025-26 budget includes $100 million for gender-based violence, but faces criticism for lacking substantial new funding despite six women being killed by male partners since October, prompting calls for an epidemic-level response.
Nova Scotia Budget Criticized for Insufficient Funding to Address Gender-Based Violence Crisis
Nova Scotia's $17.6 billion 2025-26 budget includes $100 million for gender-based violence, but faces criticism for lacking substantial new funding despite six women being killed by male partners since October, prompting calls for an epidemic-level response.
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44% Bias Score
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Dispute
South Africa's annual budget presentation was canceled due to a coalition government dispute, the first such instance since the end of apartheid, creating uncertainty amidst U.S. aid cuts and economic challenges.
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Dispute
South Africa's annual budget presentation was canceled due to a coalition government dispute, the first such instance since the end of apartheid, creating uncertainty amidst U.S. aid cuts and economic challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Musk's Plan to Overhaul US Federal Government
Elon Musk's proposed overhaul of the US federal government, mirroring his cost-cutting approach at SpaceX and TwitteX, involves a political purge, enhanced presidential power, and AI-driven reform, but raises concerns about conflicts of interest and methods.
Musk's Plan to Overhaul US Federal Government
Elon Musk's proposed overhaul of the US federal government, mirroring his cost-cutting approach at SpaceX and TwitteX, involves a political purge, enhanced presidential power, and AI-driven reform, but raises concerns about conflicts of interest and methods.
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56% Bias Score
Greece's Defense Spending Could Exceed Budget Limits Under EU Proposal
Greece's €1.5 billion defense investment budget for 2024 could be excluded from spending limits under a proposed EU escape clause, potentially freeing up additional funds and potentially reaching €2 billion in 2026, according to a statement by Ursula von der Leyen. This follows Greece exceeding its ...
Greece's Defense Spending Could Exceed Budget Limits Under EU Proposal
Greece's €1.5 billion defense investment budget for 2024 could be excluded from spending limits under a proposed EU escape clause, potentially freeing up additional funds and potentially reaching €2 billion in 2026, according to a statement by Ursula von der Leyen. This follows Greece exceeding its ...
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36% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Faces £9.9bn Financial Shortfall
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £9.9bn financial shortfall due to slower-than-expected economic growth (0.75% vs projected 1.5%), increased borrowing costs, and global economic uncertainties, forcing difficult political choices.
UK Chancellor Faces £9.9bn Financial Shortfall
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £9.9bn financial shortfall due to slower-than-expected economic growth (0.75% vs projected 1.5%), increased borrowing costs, and global economic uncertainties, forcing difficult political choices.
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48% Bias Score
UK Chancellor Faces Budget Crisis Amidst Recession Fears
The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts show Chancellor Rachel Reeves will breach her own fiscal rules due to a downgraded growth outlook and increased borrowing costs, resulting in a £10 billion loss of headroom and potentially necessitating spending cuts or further tax increases;...
UK Chancellor Faces Budget Crisis Amidst Recession Fears
The UK's Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) forecasts show Chancellor Rachel Reeves will breach her own fiscal rules due to a downgraded growth outlook and increased borrowing costs, resulting in a £10 billion loss of headroom and potentially necessitating spending cuts or further tax increases;...
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60% Bias Score
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