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Australia's \$2.4 Billion Bailout of Whyalla Steelworks and Rex Raises Concerns

The Australian government pledged \$2.4 billion to rescue the financially troubled Whyalla steelworks and Rex airline before the election, prompting concerns about preferential treatment for politically connected, poorly managed businesses, despite the questionable corporate governance of both.

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Merz Confident of CDU Victory, Promises Tax Cuts and Stronger International Role

Days before Germany's federal election, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz confidently predicted a strong CDU victory, aiming for a clear lead and a five-year mandate; he criticized the current government's economic policies and the AfD, advocating for tax cuts, AI leadership, and stronger Eu...

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Labour's WhatsApp Scandal Exposes Pension Fund Power Struggle

A WhatsApp scandal involving sexist and racist comments from Labour MPs and councillors has exposed a power struggle over the £30 billion Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), jeopardizing Chancellor Rachel Reeves's plans to pool pension assets for government investment projects and potentially im...

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ICO Invests €105 Million in Foreign Funds to Boost Spanish Tech

The Spanish ICO invested €105 million in three foreign venture capital funds—Korelya Capital (€25 million), GP Bullhound (€50 million), and Quadrille Technologies (€30 million)—to stimulate investment in Spanish tech startups as part of its NextTech program, aiming to bolster European technological ...

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AfD's Economic Program Would Cost Germany €181 Billion Annually, EU Exit an Additional €690 Billion

A new study by the Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft (IW) reveals that the AfD's proposed policies would lead to €181 billion in lost government revenue and potentially cost Germany €690 billion and 2.5 million jobs if the country were to leave the EU. The AfD plans to abolish several taxes, reduce ...

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French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit

The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.

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Victoria to Cut 2,000-3,000 Public Service Jobs to Reduce Budget Deficit

The Victorian government will cut 2,000–3,000 public service jobs (5–6% of the workforce) to address its budget, following an independent review headed by Helen Silver, with interim and final reports due in April and June respectively; frontline services are excluded.

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Doge" Federal Budget Cuts Spark Controversy

Doge", a federal budget-cutting initiative, has resulted in job losses across multiple agencies, sparking controversy over its impact on essential services and sparking political backlash despite claims of targeting waste and inefficiency.

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Bavaria's €9.77 Billion Contribution Dominates Germany's 2024 Funds Redistribution

Germany's 2024 federal equalization of funds redistributed €18.65 billion, with Bavaria contributing €9.77 billion (52%), while over €13.92 billion went to eastern Germany, leading to Bavaria's lawsuit due to the perceived imbalance.

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RBA Rate Cut Boosts Borrowing Capacity, Improves Housing Market Sentiment

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) interest rate cut to 4.1 percent on Tuesday increased borrowing capacity for average-income couples by \$23,100, potentially boosting housing market sentiment and stabilizing falling prices, although experts caution against expecting a significant price surge.

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Xi Jinping Emphasizes Support for China's Private Sector"

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for promoting the healthy development of the country's private sector, emphasizing equal access to resources and fair competition for all businesses, during a Monday symposium attended by top government officials and prominent private entrepreneurs, including thos...

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French Business Leader Open to Higher Retirement Age, with Conditions

The head of France's CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, is open to discussing a 64-year-old retirement age, conditional on an indexation mechanism to life expectancy and aligning CSG taxes on retirees with those of active workers, as part of the government's review of the 2023 pension reform.

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