Spanish Coalition Government Faces Rift Over Workweek Reduction Plan
Spanish Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz publicly accused Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo of interfering in her workweek reduction plan, escalating tensions within the governing coalition and jeopardizing the timely implementation of the reform, despite the agreement already reached with labor unions.
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Rift Over Workweek Reduction Plan
Spanish Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz publicly accused Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo of interfering in her workweek reduction plan, escalating tensions within the governing coalition and jeopardizing the timely implementation of the reform, despite the agreement already reached with labor unions.
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64% Bias Score
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget, Seeking €50 Billion in Savings
The French government is negotiating its 2025 budget, aiming for €50 billion in savings through measures like a surtax on large companies (€8 billion target) and adjustments to high-income taxation, while avoiding new middle-class taxes; negotiations include potential compromises on the retirement r...
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget, Seeking €50 Billion in Savings
The French government is negotiating its 2025 budget, aiming for €50 billion in savings through measures like a surtax on large companies (€8 billion target) and adjustments to high-income taxation, while avoiding new middle-class taxes; negotiations include potential compromises on the retirement r...
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32% Bias Score
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
French Basic Pensions Rise 2.2% in January 2025
French basic pensions rose by 2.2% in January 2025 due to inflation, impacting most retirees but with variations; supplementary pensions also saw increases.
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40% Bias Score
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget: €50 Billion in Savings Targeted
France's new government is negotiating its 2025 budget, proposing a €50 billion effort via corporate surtaxes (€8 billion target), adjustments to high-income taxes, and indexing income tax brackets to inflation; discussions are ongoing with parliamentary groups, aiming for a compromise budget by Feb...
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget: €50 Billion in Savings Targeted
France's new government is negotiating its 2025 budget, proposing a €50 billion effort via corporate surtaxes (€8 billion target), adjustments to high-income taxes, and indexing income tax brackets to inflation; discussions are ongoing with parliamentary groups, aiming for a compromise budget by Feb...
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32% Bias Score
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Economic Concerns and Trump Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, triggered by declining approval ratings, internal party pressure related to economic issues and threats from President-elect Trump, and the resignation of his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, who criticized his handling ...
Trudeau Resigns Amidst Economic Concerns and Trump Threats
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, triggered by declining approval ratings, internal party pressure related to economic issues and threats from President-elect Trump, and the resignation of his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, who criticized his handling ...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Urges Single Bill for Border, Energy, and Tax Policies Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a single bill covering border security, energy, and tax policies, facing opposition from some Republicans who prefer a two-step approach, highlighting the challenges of passing legislation with a slim majority and internal party divisions.
Trump Urges Single Bill for Border, Energy, and Tax Policies Amidst GOP Divisions
President-elect Donald Trump urged Congress to pass a single bill covering border security, energy, and tax policies, facing opposition from some Republicans who prefer a two-step approach, highlighting the challenges of passing legislation with a slim majority and internal party divisions.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Appoints Wall Street Veterans to Key Economic Roles
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce and Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury; both are highly successful investors with extensive business experience, but their success depends on their ability to influence President Trump's economic policies amid glo...
Trump Appoints Wall Street Veterans to Key Economic Roles
President-elect Donald Trump appointed Howard Lutnick as Secretary of Commerce and Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury; both are highly successful investors with extensive business experience, but their success depends on their ability to influence President Trump's economic policies amid glo...
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52% Bias Score
21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2024
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2024, impacting over 9.2 million workers, with increases ranging from $10.55 to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a trend of states independently raising wages while the federal minimum remains at $7.25 since 2009.
21 States Raise Minimum Wage in 2024
Twenty-one states raised their minimum wage on January 1, 2024, impacting over 9.2 million workers, with increases ranging from $10.55 to $16.66 per hour, reflecting a trend of states independently raising wages while the federal minimum remains at $7.25 since 2009.
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40% Bias Score
California's Deficit-Free Budget Hinges on Federal Funding Uncertainty
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, but it depends on federal funding which could be cut by the incoming Trump administration; this follows two years of significant shortfalls, and the state is preparing for potential legal battles.
California's Deficit-Free Budget Hinges on Federal Funding Uncertainty
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, but it depends on federal funding which could be cut by the incoming Trump administration; this follows two years of significant shortfalls, and the state is preparing for potential legal battles.
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52% Bias Score
French Train Ticket Prices to Rise 1.5% in 2025
Starting January 8th, 2025, French train tickets will see a 1.5% price increase, averaging €0.70 more per ticket, despite the SNCF absorbing half the projected cost increase to maintain affordability and fund investments, while also increasing some subscription prices.
French Train Ticket Prices to Rise 1.5% in 2025
Starting January 8th, 2025, French train tickets will see a 1.5% price increase, averaging €0.70 more per ticket, despite the SNCF absorbing half the projected cost increase to maintain affordability and fund investments, while also increasing some subscription prices.
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52% Bias Score
French Competitiveness Crisis: Bureaucracy and Global Competition
French business leaders warn of a national competitiveness crisis caused by excessive bureaucracy, highlighting the US's deregulation as a key factor and predicting severe economic consequences from the EU's upcoming corporate vigilance directive.
French Competitiveness Crisis: Bureaucracy and Global Competition
French business leaders warn of a national competitiveness crisis caused by excessive bureaucracy, highlighting the US's deregulation as a key factor and predicting severe economic consequences from the EU's upcoming corporate vigilance directive.
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60% Bias Score
TÜSİAD Critiques Turkey's Inflation Target, Urges Structural Reforms
TÜSİAD head Orhan Turan voiced concerns about Turkey's 21% inflation target for 2024, citing the need for structural reforms alongside monetary and fiscal policies to counter high inflation and economic challenges faced in 2024, with further risks projected for 2025 due to global uncertainty and the...
TÜSİAD Critiques Turkey's Inflation Target, Urges Structural Reforms
TÜSİAD head Orhan Turan voiced concerns about Turkey's 21% inflation target for 2024, citing the need for structural reforms alongside monetary and fiscal policies to counter high inflation and economic challenges faced in 2024, with further risks projected for 2025 due to global uncertainty and the...
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40% Bias Score