Tag #Debt

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cincodias.elpais.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Finetwork Halts Vodafone Payments, Triggering €50 Million Legal Battle

Finetwork, a Spanish MVNO using Vodafone's network, halted €50 million in payments, leading to cross-complaints with the CNMC and lawsuits. Vodafone seeks account seizures, while Finetwork claims Vodafone's breaches caused €150 million in damages; operations continue.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cnn.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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US Consumer Spending Slows Amidst Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty

A KPMG survey of 2,500 US adults from April 3-23, 2024, found that 68% want no more debt, 43% will delay car purchases due to tariffs, and 70% will use free streaming. This reflects adaptation to economic uncertainty from inflation and Trump's tariffs.

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Germany's Massive Spending Plan Tests EU Fiscal Rules

Germany's new finance minister announced a €1 trillion investment plan in defense and infrastructure, challenging EU fiscal rules and potentially setting a precedent for other member states.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
lemonde.fr
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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France's €30 Billion Debt to Haiti: A Legacy of Colonial Exploitation

France owes Haiti approximately €30 billion in reparations for a debt imposed in 1825 to compensate former slave owners, a sum that significantly hampered Haiti's development and continues to be a point of contention.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Schleswig-Holstein to Repay €763 Million in Emergency Loans

The Schleswig-Holstein state government will repay €763 million in emergency loans following a court ruling that deemed parts of its 2024 budget unconstitutional; the repayment will be offset by utilizing planned increases in borrowing capacity under the debt brake, while maintaining funding for Nor...

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
es.euronews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Iran's Failed Syrian Economic Plan: A $30 Billion Debt and a Faltering Strategy

Reuters' investigation, based on 2,000 documents from Iranian offices in Syria, reveals Iran's ambitious, Marshall Plan-inspired economic strategy to rebuild Syria and expand its influence, but this plan has faced significant setbacks due to war, corruption, and sanctions, resulting in at least $178...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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UK Savings Crisis: 10% of Adults Have No Savings

A new report by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority reveals that 10% of UK adults have no savings, while 21% have less than £1,000, leaving millions vulnerable to economic shocks and highlighting widespread financial insecurity.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Thuringia Plans Double Budget to Address €1 Billion Deficit

The Thuringian state government is planning a double budget for 2026 and 2027 to address a €1 billion budget deficit, utilizing €500 million from reserves and approximately €300 million in new debt while prioritizing infrastructure investments and support for municipalities.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Hudson's Bay to Pay Down $165 Million in Debt After Successful Liquidation Sales

Hudson's Bay Co. will choose a buyer for its assets and leases by mid-June, after exceeding expectations in liquidation sales that generated $129.5 million, which will be used to pay down $165 million in debt. The company received 17 bids for its assets and 12 for its 39 store leases.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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BCE slashes dividend by 56 percent amid debt concerns

BCE Inc. announced a 56 percent dividend cut to $1.75 annually, effective July 15, to address unsustainable payouts and high debt exceeding $33.8 billion, despite forming a complex partnership with PSP Investments for a US$5-billion Ziply Fiber acquisition.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
cbsnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Federal Student Loan Collections Restart, Impacting Millions

The Department of Education restarted collections on over 5 million defaulted federal student loans on May 5th, 2024, leading to wage garnishment for some borrowers and highlighting systemic issues within the loan servicing system, impacting individuals facing financial hardship and unexpected medic...

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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German Infrastructure Fund: Uncertainty for Municipalities

The 500 billion euro German infrastructure fund, intended to boost the economy, faces uncertainty in its allocation to municipalities like Bad Liebenzell, which need funding for infrastructure projects but face skepticism about receiving sufficient funds due to existing budget shortfalls and potenti...

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44% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities

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