Tag #Economic Inequality

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Greek Pension Disparities Highlight System Inefficiencies

In April 2024, Greece's EFKA issued 25,328 new pensions, averaging €842, with significant disparities between private (€774.18) and public (€1,317.43) sectors, alongside €82.7 million in back payments.

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Senate Vigil Protests "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" as Immoral

Democratic senators and clergy held a Capitol vigil Tuesday opposing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," citing moral objections and the bill's potential to remove 60 million people from healthcare, framing it as an immoral act that takes food from children's mouths to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.

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No Poverty
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Rise in Far-Right Violence Prompts Debate in East Germany

Recent attacks by neo-Nazis in Berlin and Cottbus highlight a concerning rise in violent right-wing extremism in East Germany, prompting discussions about identity and socio-economic factors contributing to the phenomenon.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Disability Benefit Cuts to Disproportionately Impact Wales

The UK government's planned cuts to disability benefits will disproportionately affect 190,000 people in Wales (6% of the population), potentially slashing their incomes by up to 60%, exacerbating existing inequalities and causing distress.

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High Food Prices Hinder Access to Quality Diets in France

High food prices in France, following three years of inflation, are hindering access to quality diets, with those in the food industry often unable to afford proper nutrition themselves, highlighting the need for systemic change.

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Zero Hunger
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Caribbean Tourism: Unsustainable Model Needs Urgent Overhaul

The Caribbean's tourism model, heavily reliant on cruise ships and mass tourism, is unsustainable, causing economic inequalities and environmental damage; a shift toward community-based tourism and improved regional connectivity is crucial for a more equitable and resilient future.

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No Poverty
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Western Australia Housing Crisis: 210,000 Households Unaffordable

A new report reveals that over 210,000 Western Australian households—a 91 percent increase since 2022—consider housing unaffordable due to rapid population growth, insufficient housing supply, soaring rents, and construction delays; the crisis disproportionately affects low-income renters.

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Tsipras Calls for New Progressive Movement in Greece

Former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called for a new progressive movement in Greece during a speech on Tuesday, criticizing the current government's policies and advocating for a new national plan by 2030 to address socio-economic inequalities, in response to global trends such as the rise of...

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Proposed Cuts to US Safety Net Programs Face Scrutiny Amid Data on Recipient Employment and Program Effectiveness

Republicans in Congress are advancing legislation to significantly reduce funding for social safety net programs, despite data showing that a large majority of recipients are already employed and that the programs have a significant positive return on investment, while ignoring the lack of affordabl...

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No Poverty
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Italian Food Consumption Stagnates Amid Inflation and Declining Real Wages

In 2024, Italian out-of-home food spending reached €85 billion, below pre-inflation levels, while total food spending reached €234 billion (€150 billion at home). This stagnation reflects a unique decrease in real wages since 2000, contrasting with OECD trends, and disproportionately affects lower-i...

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No Poverty
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Labour MPs Urge Social Infrastructure Investment in Left-Behind Areas

Labour MPs are pushing for increased funding of social infrastructure, such as parks and community centers, alongside transport projects, to aid 613 economically disadvantaged areas identified by the Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods, many of which voted Reform recently, ahead of a planned £1...

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Labor's Super Tax: Minor Impact on \$3 Million, Significant on \$5 Million

Labor's proposed 15% tax on superannuation earnings above \$3 million would cost a retiree with \$3 million an extra \$2,355 annually, a small percentage of their income, while someone with \$5 million could pay an extra \$25,000.

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