Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts
In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.
Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts
In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.
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44% Bias Score
Siddiq Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations, Raising Doubts About Labour's Ethics and Economic Policies
Labour Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq resigned after an investigation into allegations of corruption involving her family in Bangladesh, raising questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment and highlighting the negative economic impact of increased National Insurance contributions on busin...
Siddiq Resigns Amid Corruption Allegations, Raising Doubts About Labour's Ethics and Economic Policies
Labour Treasury minister Tulip Siddiq resigned after an investigation into allegations of corruption involving her family in Bangladesh, raising questions about Prime Minister Keir Starmer's judgment and highlighting the negative economic impact of increased National Insurance contributions on busin...
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56% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Budget: €1.2 Billion Shortfall Met with New Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government's 2025 budget includes €1.2 billion in new loans, increasing debt to over €32 billion, with allocations for West Coast ports (€1.84 million), combating violence against women (€3.5 million), and Northvolt's battery factory (€137 million plus a €300 million gua...
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Budget: €1.2 Billion Shortfall Met with New Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government's 2025 budget includes €1.2 billion in new loans, increasing debt to over €32 billion, with allocations for West Coast ports (€1.84 million), combating violence against women (€3.5 million), and Northvolt's battery factory (€137 million plus a €300 million gua...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's Crypto Orders Fuel Bitcoin Surge Toward $100,000
Anticipation of Donald Trump's crypto-related executive orders, potentially including de-banking measures and the repeal of SAB121, has driven a surge in Bitcoin's price toward $100,000, following a recent downturn.
Trump's Crypto Orders Fuel Bitcoin Surge Toward $100,000
Anticipation of Donald Trump's crypto-related executive orders, potentially including de-banking measures and the repeal of SAB121, has driven a surge in Bitcoin's price toward $100,000, following a recent downturn.
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64% Bias Score
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Tackle Housing Crisis
Spain will implement a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to combat its housing crisis, impacting approximately 27,000 transactions in 2023, part of a wider strategy by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Tackle Housing Crisis
Spain will implement a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to combat its housing crisis, impacting approximately 27,000 transactions in 2023, part of a wider strategy by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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52% Bias Score
Italy Excludes Government Bonds from ISEE Calculation
Italy's new decree excludes up to €50,000 in government bonds from ISEE calculations, impacting access to social benefits; previously issued ISEE certificates remain valid, but reapplication involves costs for those using Caf services.
Italy Excludes Government Bonds from ISEE Calculation
Italy's new decree excludes up to €50,000 in government bonds from ISEE calculations, impacting access to social benefits; previously issued ISEE certificates remain valid, but reapplication involves costs for those using Caf services.
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40% Bias Score
France Cuts Livret A Interest Rate to Boost Social Housing
The Banque de France Governor proposed lowering the Livret A interest rate to 2.4% and the LEP rate to 3.5% on February 1st, 2025, aiming to boost social housing and local authority financing, impacting 57 million Livret A holders and 11.8 million LEP holders.
France Cuts Livret A Interest Rate to Boost Social Housing
The Banque de France Governor proposed lowering the Livret A interest rate to 2.4% and the LEP rate to 3.5% on February 1st, 2025, aiming to boost social housing and local authority financing, impacting 57 million Livret A holders and 11.8 million LEP holders.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Combat Housing Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a potential 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU citizens and increased taxes on short-term rentals to combat a housing shortage, while also creating a public body to build more homes. Non-EU residents bought 27,000 homes in Spain in 2023.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Public Sector Employees Face 0.3% Purchasing Power Loss Despite 2.5% Salary Increase
Spanish public sector employees will receive a 2.5% salary increase in 2024, including a recently confirmed 0.5% retroactive increase tied to the December 2023 inflation rate; however, this results in a 0.3% loss of purchasing power compared to the inflation rate, and negotiations for further increa...
Spanish Public Sector Employees Face 0.3% Purchasing Power Loss Despite 2.5% Salary Increase
Spanish public sector employees will receive a 2.5% salary increase in 2024, including a recently confirmed 0.5% retroactive increase tied to the December 2023 inflation rate; however, this results in a 0.3% loss of purchasing power compared to the inflation rate, and negotiations for further increa...
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48% Bias Score
Spain Unveils Housing Plan Amidst Political Divisions
The Spanish government unveiled a 12-point housing plan featuring tax incentives for landlords complying with rent controls, increased taxes on non-EU buyers, and a new public housing program, aiming to improve affordability but facing criticism for insufficient action.
Spain Unveils Housing Plan Amidst Political Divisions
The Spanish government unveiled a 12-point housing plan featuring tax incentives for landlords complying with rent controls, increased taxes on non-EU buyers, and a new public housing program, aiming to improve affordability but facing criticism for insufficient action.
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48% Bias Score
Differing Approaches to Spain's Housing Crisis
Spain's housing crisis prompted both the Prime Minister and opposition leader to propose solutions: the government focuses on rent regulation and public housing expansion, while the opposition emphasizes increased construction and tax incentives, yet skepticism remains among stakeholders.
Differing Approaches to Spain's Housing Crisis
Spain's housing crisis prompted both the Prime Minister and opposition leader to propose solutions: the government focuses on rent regulation and public housing expansion, while the opposition emphasizes increased construction and tax incentives, yet skepticism remains among stakeholders.
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36% Bias Score
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage to €880 by April 2025
The Greek government is initiating a process to increase the minimum wage, starting with consultations in 2025 and 2026, before implementing a mathematical formula from 2028 that considers inflation and productivity, aiming for a minimum wage of €880 by April 2025.
Greece to Increase Minimum Wage to €880 by April 2025
The Greek government is initiating a process to increase the minimum wage, starting with consultations in 2025 and 2026, before implementing a mathematical formula from 2028 that considers inflation and productivity, aiming for a minimum wage of €880 by April 2025.
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20% Bias Score