Tag #Economic Policy

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Trump's Crypto Orders Fuel Bitcoin Surge Toward $100,000

Anticipation of Donald Trump's crypto-related executive orders, potentially including de-banking measures and the repeal of SAB121, has driven a surge in Bitcoin's price toward $100,000, following a recent downturn.

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Reduced Inequality
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Italy Excludes Government Bonds from ISEE Calculation

Italy's new decree excludes up to €50,000 in government bonds from ISEE calculations, impacting access to social benefits; previously issued ISEE certificates remain valid, but reapplication involves costs for those using Caf services.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Habeck's Proposal to Include Capital Gains in German Social Security Sparks Debate

Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, proposed including capital gains in social security contributions, sparking immediate criticism from CSU, FDP, and SPD, while receiving support from the SoVD, leading to a debate on fair taxation and social security funding.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Australia's Housing Crisis: Affordability, Economic Risks, and Political Gridlock

Australia's housing affordability is at a record low, with high prices and interest rates impacting buyers. Experts suggest that lowering house prices could improve affordability but disagree on the economic consequences and political feasibility due to existing homeowners' concerns and the signific...

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent

In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Yerevan Gold Market Workers Protest 10% Tax Increase

Hundreds of Yerevan gold market workers protested a 10% tax increase on small and medium-sized businesses, implemented January 1st, citing increased paperwork, potential fines, and the high cost of gold making honest work nearly impossible; five protesters submitted a request for a meeting with gove...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greece to Increase Minimum Wage to €880 by April 2025

The Greek government is initiating a process to increase the minimum wage, starting with consultations in 2025 and 2026, before implementing a mathematical formula from 2028 that considers inflation and productivity, aiming for a minimum wage of €880 by April 2025.

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20% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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French Competitiveness Threatened by Bureaucracy and EU Regulations

French business leaders are warning about the country's declining competitiveness due to excessive bureaucracy, contrasting it with the US's deregulation and highlighting the upcoming EU's "duty of vigilance" directive as further challenges.

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60% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation

On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Biden Approves Student Loan Relief for 150,000 Borrowers

President Biden announced Monday that his administration approved student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total to over 5 million, focusing on those defrauded by schools, with disabilities, or in public service, after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe

A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.

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48% Bias Score

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Bitcoin Price Drops After Reaching $100,000 Amid Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin's price has dropped after reaching over $100,000, amid concerns about a potential market crash and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and a strong jobs report; analysts warn of stagflation, which could ironically boost Bitcoin.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality