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German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase

Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.

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FDP Demands Changes to Tax Relief Bill Before Bundestag Approval

The FDP is demanding changes to a tax relief and increased child benefit bill from the SPD and Greens before it will approve the legislation in the Bundestag, creating a potential delay before the upcoming elections.

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Japan to Raise Tax Deduction Cap for Dependents to $9,900

Japan's ruling parties will raise the income cap for tax deductions on dependents aged 19-22 to \$9,900 from \$6,800, potentially starting next year, as part of a deal with the opposition to pass a \$277 billion supplementary budget. This addresses concerns that the previous cap discouraged part-tim...

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Delayed Wage Index Increases Greek Self-Employed Contributions by 2.7%

Over 800,000 self-employed Greek workers will face a 2.7% increase in social security contributions starting January 2025 due to the delayed implementation of a new wage index, resulting in a €6.43 monthly increase for the most popular insurance category, while a potential further increase is expect...

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French Government Inaction Leads to 6.1% Budget Deficit

A French Senate report reveals government inaction from December 2023, leading to a 6.1% budget deficit in 2024 (vs. 4.4% projected), due to delayed responses and political considerations, highlighting internal notes warning of the critical situation.

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Greece Unveils New Immigration Policy to Fill 100,000 Job Vacancies

Greece's Minister of Migration and Asylum announced a new legal framework to expedite visa processing and extend residency permits to fill at least 100,000 job vacancies, streamlining the process for foreign workers and collaborating with relevant ministries to finalize the plan by the end of the mo...

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New Mexico Governor Proposes \$10.9 Billion Budget Prioritizing Early Childhood Education and Water Recycling

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed \$10.9 billion budget prioritizes early childhood education (\$206 million increase), water recycling (\$75 million for oil and gas polluted water), mental health (\$1 billion trust fund), and pay raises (\$172 million) while anticipating potenti...

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Greek Parliament Divided on 2025 Budget

The Greek parliament's debate on the 2025 budget exposed sharp divisions between the government and opposition parties over economic policy, with PASOK offering an alternative plan and other parties taking varied positions, leading to a crucial vote.

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Union Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Stricter Laws, and Economic Stimulus

Germany's Union parties unveiled their election program, proposing tax cuts for businesses and individuals, stricter criminal laws, including expanded surveillance, and measures to support homeownership, while adhering to the debt brake.

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"Milei's First Year: Fiscal Adjustment, Recession, and a Rally in Financial Markets"

"After inheriting a broken economy, President Milei's administration implemented a shock exchange rate policy, cutting public spending and subsidies, leading to a recession but also allowing the central bank to accumulate dollar reserves and triggering a rally in financial asset prices."

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French Senate Passes Social Security Budget Amidst Ruling Coalition Rift

The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget, but Macronist senators abstained due to disagreement over €3 billion in employer contribution relief cuts, creating tension within the ruling coalition and threatening the government's broader agenda before a crucial joint committee meeting...

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Geroulanos Condemns Greece's 2025 Budget for Unfair Tax Policies

PASOK-Movement for Change's Pavlos Geroulanos criticized Greece's 2025 budget, calling the tax policy unfair to the weak and ineffective against tax evasion by the wealthy, highlighting discrepancies between high VAT and low taxes on inheritances and dividends, and the government's shifting claims o...

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