Tag #Economic Policy

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Dutch Economy: Robust Growth Masks Overheating Risks

The Dutch economy is experiencing unexpected growth due to increased workforce participation, but government overspending fuels inflation and exacerbates shortages, potentially leading to long-term economic risks.

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Canada's Political Landscape Shifts Amidst Looming US Threat

Doug Ford's Ontario PC re-election, influenced by a Trump-focused campaign, mirrors the upcoming federal Liberal leadership race, where a snap election is anticipated. While positive discussions exist on economic improvements, these are overshadowed by the looming threat of US aggression and insuffi...

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Austria Forms Historic Three-Party Coalition Government

After months of political deadlock, Austria's ÖVP, SPÖ, and Neos parties formed a three-party coalition government, a first for the country, to address economic challenges and political instability, with details to be announced on Friday.

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CDU/SPD Coalition to Govern Germany Amidst Policy Differences

Following a German election where the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party narrowly missed the 5% threshold, the CDU/CSU and SPD parties are forming a coalition government, prioritizing swift negotiations to address economic challenges and geopolitical instability despite significant policy differe...

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German Economists Urge Debt Increase for Military Buildup

German economists Christoph Trebesch and Johannes Marzian advocate for increased national debt to finance the country's military expansion, citing historical precedents and the perceived threat from Russia.

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CDU/CSU Wins German Election Amidst Far-Right Surge

Germany's recent elections saw the CDU/CSU win 28.5% of the vote, forming a coalition with the Social Democrats, while the far-right AfD doubled its support to 20.8%, creating a politically divided landscape. The previous government collapsed due to budgetary issues.

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Trump Announces 100% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Donald Trump announced 100 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, starting next Tuesday, following a decision to double tariffs on Chinese imports, prompting warnings of severe global economic consequences.

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Turkey's 2024 Economic Growth: Disparity Amidst Nominal Gains

Turkey's economy grew by 3.2% in 2024, reaching a GDP of \$1.32 trillion, but 48.9% of the population earns near or below minimum wage (\$605), highlighting a significant income disparity despite the growth. Household consumption drove growth, while inflation reached 44%, exceeding projections.

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French Pension Reform Negotiations Begin

French labor unions and employers initiated three months of negotiations on February 27th to address the 2023 pension reform, with unions demanding the repeal of the retirement age increase to 64 (costing an estimated €10 billion by 2030) while employers maintain it's necessary for system viability;...

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Bayrou Sets 2030 Deadline for French Pension System Balance

French Prime Minister François Bayrou instructed unions and employers to restore France's pension system's financial balance by 2030, initiating three months of negotiations to amend the 2023 reform, despite conflicting positions between unions seeking its repeal and employers defending it.

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Armenia Partially Reverses Turnover Tax Hike After Protests

The Armenian government announced a temporary reversal of a turnover tax increase, refunding excess tax paid by businesses in the first half of 2024 after protests. The government will reimburse the difference between the 5 percent tax and the amount actually paid, creating a six-month transition pe...

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EU Eases Green Transition with €6 Billion Cost Reduction Package

The European Commission unveiled a package of measures to ease the green transition, reducing administrative costs by €6 billion, simplifying environmental regulations for businesses, and introducing tax cuts to boost the economy while maintaining long-term decarbonization goals.

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