Tag #Economic Impact

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Potential US Government Shutdown Before Christmas: Airport Delays Likely

A potential US government shutdown before Christmas could cause significant airport delays due to understaffed TSA, but mail and Social Security payments would continue; the 2019 shutdown cost $3 billion.

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Germany Passes New Film Funding Law, Securing €50 Million for 2025

The German Bundestag passed a new film funding law on Thursday, securing €50 million for German film productions in 2025, improving funding processes, and aiming to attract international productions.

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Sutter County Temporarily Bans Hemp Cultivation Due to Losses and Complaints

Sutter County, California, temporarily banned hemp cultivation for 45 days due to over $400,000 in program losses, 200 service calls related to theft and non-compliant plants, and numerous resident complaints about the strong odor from hemp farms, impacting local farmers and their expansion plans.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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High Childcare Costs Force Difficult Choices for U.S. Families and Businesses

The U.S. childcare crisis forces families into difficult financial decisions, costing an average of \$11,582 annually; however, companies can alleviate this issue by implementing on-site or near-site childcare, providing financial assistance, or partnering with childcare providers.

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Canada's Costly GST Holiday: Ineffective or Political Gimmick?

Canada's temporary GST holiday, costing $1.6 billion, eliminates the tax on select items, sparking debate over its economic effectiveness and political motivations, while excluding essential household goods and services.

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Post-Pandemic Cultural Recovery in Spain: Cinemas Lag Behind

Despite a surge in concert, theater, museum, and reading attendance in Spain surpassing pre-pandemic levels, cinema attendance lags nine percentage points behind 2019 figures, while streaming consumption has increased by over 18 points, indicating a significant shift in entertainment habits.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Japan Approves Tax Reforms to Fund Defense Spending, Raising Concerns About Fiscal Health

Japan's ruling parties approved tax reforms to fund a 43 trillion yen defense budget increase starting in 2026, raising corporate and tobacco taxes while also increasing income thresholds for young adults, despite concerns about reduced government revenue.

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EU Enlargement: €26 Billion Annual Cost, but Potential Economic Gains

A Bruegel study reveals that EU enlargement to 36 states would boost the budget to €1.356 trillion but redistribute cohesion funds, with Italy and Spain facing potential €9 billion losses each, while the net cost for existing members would be €26 billion annually, though benefits from increased trad...

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Government Shutdown Looms as Disaster Aid Deal Fails

Lawmakers failed to reach a deal to avert a government shutdown by Friday, jeopardizing nearly $100 billion in disaster aid and farm relief, as well as potentially furloughing 875,000 federal workers and disrupting essential services.

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Government Shutdown Looms: Social Security Benefits Continue, But Other Impacts Looming

A potential federal government shutdown this weekend would affect millions of employees' paychecks and access to government services, while programs like Social Security would continue, though with delays; other programs like SNAP and WIC could face disruptions if the shutdown is prolonged and air t...

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EU Enlargement: Budgetary Shifts and Economic Impacts

A potential EU expansion to 36 states would increase the budget to €1356 billion but decrease cohesion funds for Southern European countries, with Italy and Spain facing the biggest cuts (€9 billion each), while benefiting from increased trade and FDI, costing the current 27 members €26 billion annu...

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