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German Coalition Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Housing Crisis and Tax Disputes

A new German coalition government faces economic challenges, including rising healthcare costs, making homeownership difficult for young people without inheritance, while unresolved tax policy disputes could further strain public finances and exacerbate social inequalities.

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Australian Election Campaigns Launch with Major Policy Announcements

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties launched their election campaigns three weeks before the May 3rd election, unveiling major housing policies and tax incentives amid concerns over fiscal stability and public support for cost of living relief.

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Australia Election: Tax Cuts vs. Housing in Policy Clash

Ahead of Australia's May 3 election, the Coalition proposes $10 billion in one-off tax cuts up to $1200 for taxpayers earning between $48,000 and $104,000, while Labor pledges an identical sum to build 100,000 homes for first-home buyers from 2027, creating a clash of economic philosophies.

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CSU Secures Partial Wins in German Coalition Agreement

The German coalition agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD partially incorporates CSU demands on immigration, finance, and economic policy, while leaving some key proposals unfulfilled, leading to ongoing disputes and legal challenges.

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German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Tax Policy Disagreement

Union faction's Thorsten Frei rejected SPD chair Saskia Esken's proposal to increase taxes on high incomes, citing a prior agreement to avoid tax hikes this legislative period, while Esken argued that it's necessary to fund tax relief for lower and middle-income earners. CSU leader Alexander Dobrind...

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Trump's Tariff Pause Triggers Wall Street Surge

President Trump announced a 90-day pause on recently imposed tariffs, causing a surge in Wall Street and reversing trillions in global stock market losses; the policy shift also includes a 10% tariff and a 125% tariff on Chinese imports.

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Germany Faces Rising Social Security Contributions

The German Institute for Economic Research (IW) predicts a rise in social security contributions to almost 46 percent of income due to rising healthcare costs and depleted health insurance reserves, impacting taxpayers and potentially harming the economy.

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Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget, Missing Deadline

The four Dutch coalition parties failed to reach a deal on the spring financial statement by Friday's deadline, creating disagreements on spending and budget cuts, delaying submissions to the CPB, Council of State, and European Commission.

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Spanish Minimum Wage Hike Fuels Contract Indexation Dispute

Spain's recent minimum wage increase to €1,184 monthly has sparked conflict with employers demanding indexation of public contracts to offset rising costs, triggering negotiations involving the government, unions, and impacting 300,000-500,000 workers in public contracts.

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Spanish Government's Tariff Response Plan Faces Criticism

The Spanish government announced a plan to mitigate the impact of tariffs on businesses, prompting criticism from the opposition PP party for focusing on existing loans instead of direct aid; regional governments also express concern about potential unequal fund distribution.

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Greece Announces New Labor Bill to Boost Job Market Flexibility and Raise Wages

Greek Labor Minister Niki Kerameos announced a new labor bill to simplify employment procedures, reduce bureaucracy, and increase labor market flexibility, alongside continued efforts to raise minimum wages (€950 target by 2027) and decrease tax burdens, while also implementing digital work cards an...

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Trump's Tariff Pause Triggers Market Surge, Sparks Debate

Following a market crash, President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs, causing a significant market rebound and sparking debate about market manipulation versus trade-system restructuring; the EU also suspended retaliatory tariffs.

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