Tag #Economic Policy

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German Advisory Board Warns Against Unbridled Industrial Subsidies

Germany's scientific advisory board to the Federal Ministry of Economics warns against excessive industrial subsidies, citing a 0.3% economic contraction in Q2 2025 and a €67 billion budget for state aid in 2024, advocating for deregulation and debureaucratization instead.

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Merz to Meet Union Leaders Amid Tensions Over Germany's "Autumn of Reforms"

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with Union leaders on Monday to discuss the upcoming "autumn of reforms," amid disagreements with the SPD over social and fiscal policies, highlighting tensions within the coalition government.

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Rising Canadian Debt Delinquency Highlights Economic Uncertainty

Equifax's August report reveals 1.4 million Canadians struggled with debt payments (April-June), a 9% year-over-year increase; young adults (18-35) were disproportionately affected, with delinquency rates surging nearly 20%, highlighting the impact of Canada's economic uncertainty and lack of a clea...

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Netherlands to Phase Out Mortgage Tax Deduction, Impacting Homebuyers

The Netherlands plans to gradually eliminate its mortgage interest tax deduction over 8-20 years, potentially increasing monthly mortgage payments by €300-€500 for new buyers and freeing up €11.2 billion in government revenue.

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US Government Acquires Nearly 10% Stake in Intel

The U.S. government acquired a 9.9% stake in Intel for $8.9 billion, utilizing $8.9 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act to bolster domestic semiconductor production and secure U.S. technological leadership, with the investment being passive and not involving management.

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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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German Welfare State: Rock Rebuts Claims of Unaffordability, Proposes Reforms

Joachim Rock, managing director of "Der Paritätische", refutes claims of the German welfare state's unaffordability, citing no excessive cost increases and proposing reforms such as a citizen's insurance and higher inheritance taxes to ensure financial stability and equitable burden-sharing.

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Victoria's WorkCover Reforms Slash Mental Health Compensation Approvals

Victoria's tightened WorkCover eligibility significantly decreased mental health compensation approvals from 70 percent to 33 percent between July 2022 and April 2025, impacting thousands of workers while aiming to address the scheme's $1.3 billion debt.

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Good Health and Well-being
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US Government Invests $8.9 Billion in Intel Amidst Company Restructuring

The U.S. government purchased 433.3 million Intel shares for $8.9 billion using unspent Chips Act funds and Intel's Secure Enclave program funds, representing a significant government intervention in a struggling tech company, amidst concerns about potential market impacts and corporate autonomy.

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PCF Proposes €500 Billion Investment Plan for France

The French Communist Party (PCF) unveiled a €500 billion, five-year investment plan, advocating for partial bank nationalization to fund zero-interest loans for climate and social initiatives, including wage increases, pension hikes, and housing construction, while also calling for a motion of censu...

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No Poverty
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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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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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