Tag #Economic Policy

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Small Lev Protest in Bulgaria Amidst Parliamentary Disruption

A small protest of about 100 citizens advocating to keep the Bulgarian lev took place near the parliament on February 26th, 2025, following a larger protest on February 22nd, while the Vazrazhdane party simultaneously disrupted parliamentary proceedings.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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NYC Congestion Pricing: Early Success Defies Critics

New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding projections and funding subway improvements, while countering claims of negative business impacts and highlighting potential solutions for other cities facing similar traffic challenges.

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Germany Faces Business Exodus: Krämer Urges Swift Government Action

Commerzbank's chief economist Jörg Krämer calls for Germany's next government to swiftly act to curb the outflow of companies by focusing on deregulation and infrastructure investments, highlighting the Schuldenbremse (debt brake) as a key challenge to funding these initiatives and projecting 0.2 pe...

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China Criticizes US Investment Policy as Discriminatory

A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson criticized the US's "Investing in America First" policy as discriminatory and a non-market practice, impacting normal economic and trade cooperation between Chinese and US businesses, and stated China will take necessary measures to protect its interests.

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Spain Approves 37.5-Hour Workweek Amidst Productivity Concerns

Spain's council of ministers approved a bill to reduce the workweek to 37.5 hours, aiming to increase worker productivity, despite data showing stable average hours over the last decade and a recent study suggesting that similar reforms in Europe did not lead to significant productivity increases.

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French Government Adopts Hands-Off Approach to Pension Reform Negotiations

French Labor Minister Catherine Vautrin announced a hands-off approach to upcoming pension reform negotiations between employers and unions, starting February 23rd and lasting until early June, aiming to amend the 2023 reform that increased the retirement age to 64, prioritizing a financially balanc...

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NYC Congestion Pricing: A Resounding Success

New York City's congestion pricing program generated nearly $49 million in its first 27 days, exceeding expectations and funding subway improvements, despite President Trump's opposition.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Nova Scotia Eases Internal Trade Barriers, Challenges Other Provinces to Reciprocate

Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston introduced legislation on Tuesday to eliminate internal trade barriers, recognizing out-of-province goods and worker certifications, contingent on other provinces and the federal government reciprocating, aiming to improve Canada's internal market amidst US tariff thr...

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Germany Faces Business Exodus, Needs Urgent Policy Shift

Commerzbank's chief economist, Jörg Krämer, urges Germany's next government to swiftly implement policy changes, including deregulation and infrastructure investment, to curb business relocation and boost economic growth, forecasting only 0.2 percent growth for 2024 due to worsening conditions since...

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Shanghai Extends Business Support Measures Until December 31, 2024

Shanghai extends 21 business support measures until December 31, 2024, including tax cuts, 50% maternity leave subsidy reimbursement for eligible enterprises, energy discounts, and enhanced credit support for SMEs, to reduce operational costs and boost competitiveness.

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Texas Court Ruling Fuels Decline in ESG Investing

A Texas court ruled against the world's largest investment firm for prioritizing ESG factors over profit maximization in managing employee pensions, highlighting a broader decline in ESG investing due to saturation, disappointing returns, and regulatory uncertainty, potentially creating opportunitie...

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Climate Action
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Orbán Declares 2025 the Year of Breakthroughs Amidst Economic and Political Challenges

In his annual address on Saturday, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared 2025 the year of breakthroughs, outlining strategies for economic growth, combating inflation, and defiance against the EU, while also highlighting internal political challenges.

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Reduced Inequality

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