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US Government Takes 10% Stake in Intel

The Trump administration acquired a 10% stake in Intel, valued at $11 billion, using existing government grants, to bolster its semiconductor production and compete with China in the AI industry.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Bolivia's Rightward Turn: Conservative Candidates Advance to Runoff

Bolivia's first-round elections on August 22nd, 2025, resulted in two conservative candidates advancing to a runoff, marking a significant shift away from two decades of leftist rule and prompting analysis in German media regarding broader Latin American political trends and economic implications.

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Germany to Subsidize Electricity Grid Fees with "6.5 Billion Euros"

Germany plans to lower electricity costs by subsidizing transmission network costs with "6.5 billion euros annually", reducing grid fees that have risen from "15.9 billion euros in 2015 to 33 billion euros", impacting households and businesses.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Powell Hints at September Interest Rate Cut Amid Economic Slowdown

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hinted at a potential September interest rate cut due to slowing economic growth, rising unemployment risks, and conflicting inflationary pressures, causing positive market reactions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Overhaul: Key Changes and Deadlines

The "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" overhauls the federal student loan system, phasing out ICR, PAYE, and SAVE plans by July 1, 2028, while preserving IBR for existing borrowers who meet specific conditions; Parent PLUS borrowers must consolidate before July 1, 2026, and enroll in ICR before July 1, 2028...

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Quality Education
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Forza Italia Prioritizes Economic Growth and Coalition Unity Amidst Internal Disagreements

Italy's Forza Italia party asserts no need for an emergency summit, highlighting the upcoming August 28th Council of Ministers meeting to address economic recovery priorities; internal disagreements are framed as technical rather than political, emphasizing a united front despite differing opinions ...

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Federal Student Loan Wage Garnishments to Resume Soon

The U.S. Department of Education will soon resume wage garnishment for over 5.3 million student loan borrowers in default, potentially garnishing up to 15% of their disposable income, prompting calls for borrowers to act quickly to explore available options.

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Trump Administration Takes Stake in Struggling Chipmaker Intel

The Trump administration announced it will take a 10% stake in Intel, using funds from the CHIPS and Science Act, to address national security concerns about the U.S.'s reliance on Taiwan for chip manufacturing, despite Intel's recent struggles.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Rising German Wages Mask Widening Income Inequality

Real wages in Germany have increased significantly in the last decade, particularly for low-wage earners, yet income inequality remains high due to factors like part-time employment, gender pay gaps, and rising housing costs, prompting debate on tax policies for high earners.

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Australian Government Faces Opposition Over Potential Tax Reforms

Following an economic reform roundtable, the Australian government is considering tax reforms to benefit younger Australians and businesses, sparking opposition from the Coalition who claim a lack of mandate for tax increases.

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DIW Proposes Mandatory Social Year for German Retirees

DIW President Marcel Fratzscher proposes a mandatory social year for all German retirees to address generational inequalities, citing insufficient contributions to defense and climate action, and low birth rates among the "baby boomer" generation, aiming to alleviate the burden on younger generation...

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Austria Considers Food Price Caps Amid Inflation Concerns: Lessons from Hungary

Austria's Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer proposed food price caps, citing Spain's example, but Hungary's experience with price controls causing shortages and increased prices on other goods, negatively impacting low-income families, demonstrates potential pitfalls.

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