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Brandenburg Faces Teacher Shortage Despite Increased Education Budget

Ahead of the new school year, Brandenburg faces a shortage of 345 full-time teaching positions despite a larger education budget, prompting calls for a supplementary budget to restore cut positions and address increased teacher workload and school violence.

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€900 Million of Saxony-Anhalt's COVID-19 Fund Remains Unspent

Nearly €900 million of a €1.97 billion COVID-19 special fund remains unspent in Saxony-Anhalt by end of July 2024 due to administrative hurdles, contractor shortages, and complex project planning, impacting schools, hospitals, and digitalization projects.

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UK Budget Deficit Spurs Widespread Tax Anxiety Among Savers and Homeowners

Facing a multibillion-pound budget deficit, the UK government is considering significant tax increases, including potential caps on lifetime gifts and changes to inheritance tax reliefs, prompting widespread anxiety among savers and homeowners who are rushing to seek financial advice and make preemp...

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Madrid's Daily Operational Costs Reach Nearly 20 Million Euros

Madrid's daily operational costs total nearly 20 million euros, with public transport (2.1 million euros), security (1.4 million euros), and street cleaning (1 million euros) being the largest expenses.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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NDIS Autism Surge Strains \$46 Billion Scheme

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) faces significant challenges as 70 percent of new participants in the past year were diagnosed with autism, mostly children, highlighting the scheme's transformation into a de facto early intervention system and raising concerns about its long-term fin...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Tax Freeze: Stealth Tax Hike Impacts Millions

The UK government's five-year freeze on income tax thresholds, implemented by Rishi Sunak and extended by Jeremy Hunt, has resulted in a significant, stealth tax increase affecting millions of taxpayers, costing some families over £100,000 and pushing middle-class earners into higher tax brackets.

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Brandenburg Faces Teacher Shortage Despite Increased Education Budget

The Brandenburg state government faces criticism for cutting 345 full-time teaching positions despite a budget increase, leading to protests and calls for a supplementary budget.

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Quality Education
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Turkey's Austerity Decree Contradicts Increased Public Spending Amidst Low Civil Servant Pay Raise

Turkey's government offered a 11% salary increase to 6.5 million civil servants and retirees, despite a continued austerity decree, while budget execution figures show significant increases in various spending categories, including a 280% rise in vehicle expenses and a 66% increase in communication ...

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UK Inheritance Tax Changes to Hit Middle-Class Families

Analysis reveals that changes to UK inheritance tax rules, specifically the inclusion of pension pots from April 2027, will significantly increase tax liabilities for many middle-class families, with some facing IHT bills many times higher than today by 2030 due to asset appreciation and the added p...

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UK Government Borrowing Lower Than Expected in July

The UK government's July borrowing was £1.1 billion, lower than predicted, offering Chancellor Rachel Reeves some relief before her autumn budget; however, economists warn of continued pressure due to rising inflation and debt.

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Greece Revises Recovery Plan to Absorb EU Funds Before 2026 Deadline

Greece is revising its Recovery and Resilience Plan for the second time this year to expedite the absorption of EU funds by adjusting 194 milestones and projects before the September 2026 deadline, with a focus on clarifying language for feasibility and removing unachievable projects, while facing t...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Australian Economic Summit Deemed Success Despite Not Yet Starting

Australia's Treasurer claims the upcoming economic reform summit, starting Tuesday, is already a success for raising awareness on productivity and red tape, despite skepticism from the opposition and some media outlets. The summit aims to build consensus and inform future budgets.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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