Canadian Regulations Curb Economic Growth
A Statistics Canada report found that a 37% increase in federal business regulations between 2006 and 2021 lowered Canada's GDP growth by 1.7 percentage points, employment growth by 1.3 percentage points, and labor productivity by 0.4 percentage points; the impact was less severe for small businesse...
Canadian Regulations Curb Economic Growth
A Statistics Canada report found that a 37% increase in federal business regulations between 2006 and 2021 lowered Canada's GDP growth by 1.7 percentage points, employment growth by 1.3 percentage points, and labor productivity by 0.4 percentage points; the impact was less severe for small businesse...
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40% Bias Score
German Businesses Sound Alarm Over Shrinking Economy
German businesses are demanding lower energy prices, reduced bureaucracy, and more investment incentives to counter the shrinking economy, rising unemployment, and loss of global competitiveness, culminating in a planned January 29th nationwide protest.
German Businesses Sound Alarm Over Shrinking Economy
German businesses are demanding lower energy prices, reduced bureaucracy, and more investment incentives to counter the shrinking economy, rising unemployment, and loss of global competitiveness, culminating in a planned January 29th nationwide protest.
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48% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Businesses Consider Relocation Amidst Economic Downturn
Facing a nearly 10 percent drop in industrial production, Rhineland-Palatinate businesses, particularly in machinery and chemicals, are considering relocating due to high energy costs, worker shortages, and bureaucracy, prompting concerns about the state's economic future and the planned climate pro...
Rhineland-Palatinate Businesses Consider Relocation Amidst Economic Downturn
Facing a nearly 10 percent drop in industrial production, Rhineland-Palatinate businesses, particularly in machinery and chemicals, are considering relocating due to high energy costs, worker shortages, and bureaucracy, prompting concerns about the state's economic future and the planned climate pro...
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56% Bias Score
French Political Uncertainty Triggers Sharp Business Slowdown
Political uncertainty in France following the dissolution of the Assembly has caused a sharp decline in business investment and hiring, impacting companies of all sizes and leading to job losses, as evidenced by a 10% reduction in Somater's workforce and a 75% drop in Societe.com's revenue from the ...
French Political Uncertainty Triggers Sharp Business Slowdown
Political uncertainty in France following the dissolution of the Assembly has caused a sharp decline in business investment and hiring, impacting companies of all sizes and leading to job losses, as evidenced by a 10% reduction in Somater's workforce and a 75% drop in Societe.com's revenue from the ...
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52% Bias Score
L'Oréal to Pay €250 Million in French Tax, Seeks Government Support
L'Oréal will pay €250 million in new French corporate profit tax, representing 20% of its global R&D budget; CEO Nicolas Hieronimus seeks reciprocal government support to offset this cost and address what he views as unfairly burdensome European regulations.
L'Oréal to Pay €250 Million in French Tax, Seeks Government Support
L'Oréal will pay €250 million in new French corporate profit tax, representing 20% of its global R&D budget; CEO Nicolas Hieronimus seeks reciprocal government support to offset this cost and address what he views as unfairly burdensome European regulations.
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44% Bias Score
German Businesses Demand Policy Overhaul Amidst Economic Crisis
German businesses are demanding significant policy changes from the next federal government to address economic contraction, rising unemployment, and increased global competition, culminating in a nationwide day of action on January 29th, 2025, ahead of the crucial February 23rd election.
German Businesses Demand Policy Overhaul Amidst Economic Crisis
German businesses are demanding significant policy changes from the next federal government to address economic contraction, rising unemployment, and increased global competition, culminating in a nationwide day of action on January 29th, 2025, ahead of the crucial February 23rd election.
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52% Bias Score
Currys to Raise Prices After £32 Million Tax Increase
Currys, facing a £32 million cost increase from recent UK tax changes, will raise prices. The increase includes £12 million from National Insurance and £9 million from the National Living Wage rise, forcing the retailer to cut investment and hiring and potentially increase automation and offshoring,...
Currys to Raise Prices After £32 Million Tax Increase
Currys, facing a £32 million cost increase from recent UK tax changes, will raise prices. The increase includes £12 million from National Insurance and £9 million from the National Living Wage rise, forcing the retailer to cut investment and hiring and potentially increase automation and offshoring,...
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52% Bias Score
IEE Criticizes Spain's Tax Reform
The Instituto de Estudios Económicos (IEE) criticizes Spain's planned tax reform, warning of negative effects on investment and competitiveness.
IEE Criticizes Spain's Tax Reform
The Instituto de Estudios Económicos (IEE) criticizes Spain's planned tax reform, warning of negative effects on investment and competitiveness.
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44% Bias Score