Tag #Economic Inequality

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Spain's Housing Crisis: Proposed Tax on Foreign Buyers Faces Scrutiny

Widespread protests erupted in Spain over soaring housing costs, prompting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to propose a potential 100% tax on non-EU, non-resident homebuyers; however, experts express concerns regarding its effectiveness and potential limitations, highlighting the challenges of Spain's ...

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The Pendulum of Labor Relations in American History

The history of American labor relations reveals a cyclical pattern: periods of pro-union sentiment and strong regulations alternate with eras of anti-union sentiment and deregulation, significantly impacting economic equality and worker well-being.

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32% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Israeli Banks Face Criticism Over Interest Rate Disparity

Israeli banks are criticized for earning significant profits from high overdraft fees while paying low interest rates on large current account balances; a proposed solution involves charging fees on large balances to encourage investment and financial literacy.

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56% Bias Score

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Macron's Failed Liberalism: Economic Crisis and Rise of the Far-Right in France

French President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, marked by unfunded tax cuts for the wealthy and increased police brutality, have resulted in a political crisis, a surge in the far-right, and widespread social unrest, culminating in his government's collapse in December 2024.

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68% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Turkish MP Proposes Minimum Pension Hike to Minimum Wage

CHP MP Ibrahim Arslan submitted a bill to Turkey's parliament to raise the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage and index it annually; this follows a government announcement of a 15.75% increase to 14,469 lira for the first half of 2025, a figure Arslan deems insufficient.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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CHP Launches "Red Card" Campaign Against Turkish Government

CHP leader Özgür Özel launched a "red card" campaign in Mersin against Turkey's ruling party, urging citizens to protest economic hardship and the government's alleged financial pressure on municipalities, particularly concerning earthquake relief efforts; the campaign aims to symbolize public disco...

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
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NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage

New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...

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64% Bias Score

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German Stock Ownership: Middle Class Dominates, Challenging Wealthy-Only Perception

A recent survey of 28,000 Germans reveals that approximately 12 million people own stocks or stock funds, with the largest group earning €2,000-€3,000 monthly. This challenges the notion that stock ownership is limited to the wealthy and highlights the increasing importance of private investment for...

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Germany's Homeownership Rate Hits 15-Year Low

Germany's homeownership rate has dropped to 44 percent, a 15-year low, prompting calls for government subsidies and tax breaks to increase affordability and social stability, as experts highlight the country's low ranking in Europe compared to nations with higher ownership rates.

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48% Bias Score

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Global Survey Reveals Widespread Concern Over Economic Inequality and Calls for Systemic Change

A Pew Research Center survey of 36 countries shows that 54% of respondents view the wealth gap as a major problem, 60% believe the wealthy exert undue political influence, and 57% think their children will be worse off economically; majorities in 33 countries want economic system changes.

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28% Bias Score

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Trudeau's Resignation Reflects Global Populist Trend Fueled by Declining Public Trust

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation reflects a global trend of populist electoral success driven by declining public trust in governments, stemming from failures in service delivery, economic management, and ethical conduct, not solely economic hardship.

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44% Bias Score

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Tax Cut on Tips: Limited Impact Despite Bipartisan Support

President-elect Trump's proposed elimination of taxes on tips, also supported by Vice President Kamala Harris with stipulations, would benefit a small portion of the 4 million tipped workers in the US, costing an estimated $60 billion to $200 billion over 10 years, raising concerns about its impact ...

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty

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