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French Pension Committee Recommends Under-Indexing to Address €3 Billion Deficit

A French expert committee recommends under-indexing pensions by 2% over five years to address a €3 billion deficit in the pension system, aiming for balance by 2030, a measure previously debated but ultimately rejected.

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Canada Plans $28 Billion in Program Spending Cuts

The Canadian government is implementing a Comprehensive Expenditure Review targeting a 15 percent reduction in direct program spending by 2029, totaling approximately $28 billion, excluding defense and social transfers, aiming for greater efficiency and program alignment.

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ROADA's Controversial Proposal to Increase Taxes on Older Cars in Russia

The Russian Automobile Dealers Association proposes increasing taxes on cars over 15 years old and requiring more frequent inspections to boost sales, facing criticism for disproportionately impacting low-income citizens and legal challenges due to regional tax variations.

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Labour's £120 Billion Tax Plan Faces OBR Concerns

Labour proposes £120 billion in tax increases to fund increased spending, targeting banks, shareholders, and high-net-worth individuals; however, the OBR warns of risks associated with reliance on a small group of taxpayers.

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Labour MPs Pressure Starmer to Prioritize Cost of Living Crisis

Over 100 Labour MPs urged Keir Starmer to prioritize reducing the cost of living, fearing electoral losses due to high energy, housing, and childcare costs, launching a new Living Standards group to propose solutions before autumn.

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OBBBA Faces Significant Public Opposition Despite Some Popular Provisions

Polls reveal that President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act faces significant public opposition (27-38% support, 59-64% opposed), although some provisions like tax cuts for lower-income individuals are more popular; however, low public awareness (34-38%) may mitigate its immediate political impac...

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Starmer Dodges Wealth Tax Questions Amidst Political Debate

During Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer sidestepped questions about a potential wealth tax and a freeze on income tax and national insurance thresholds, while the Conservative leader criticized Labour's stance, highlighting differing approaches to taxation and economic priorities.

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Canada's DST Cave-In Exposes Flawed U.S. Strategy

Prime Minister Mark Carney abandoned the digital services tax to appease President Trump, resulting in Canada gaining nothing while compromising sovereignty; the article argues this reflects a flawed understanding of the Canada-U.S. relationship, now dominated by U.S. authoritarianism.

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Greece's Income Inequality: €83.2 Billion in Wages vs. €119 Billion in Profits

A June 15, 2025 article by Kallitsis examines Greece's economic data, revealing a €83.2 billion compensation for employed labor versus a €119 billion gross operating surplus in 2024, highlighting income inequality and the need for policy changes to address this imbalance.

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Weidel's Racist Bundestag Speech Sparks Condemnation and Calls for Ban

During Germany's 2025 budget debate, AfD leader Alice Weidel delivered a racist speech filled with völkisch claims about the impact of naturalization on Germany, prompting condemnation from government officials and calls for a ban, while Chancellor Merz's subsequent speech focused on self-praise and...

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Spain Delays Key Data for Wage Negotiations

The Spanish government's delay in releasing company profit margin data to labor negotiators, as promised in their coalition agreement, is causing tension between governing parties and delaying wage increases, potentially impacting future negotiations.

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European Markets Outperform US Amidst Trump's Trade Uncertainty

In the first half of 2025, European stock markets received net inflows of $30 billion, double that of the US ($14 billion), driven by investor concerns over US trade policies and a preference for Europe's fiscal stability and infrastructure investments.

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