Tag #Economic Policy

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France Cuts Sick Leave Payments, Shifting Costs to Complementary Insurance

France's social security daily sick leave indemnity will drop to a maximum of 41.47 euros gross from April 1st, impacting those earning above 1.4 times the minimum wage, although most are covered by complementary insurance; the government expects 600 million euros in savings.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Republican Districts Reap Clean Energy Rewards Despite Party's Opposition to IRA

Billions in US clean energy investment, spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act, overwhelmingly benefited Republican-held districts, yet many Republican lawmakers remain publicly silent about President Trump's calls to repeal the incentives, despite private concerns about potential economic fallout.

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Climate Action
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Argentina's Pension Crisis: Protests Erupt Amidst Austerity Measures

Over 100 people were arrested during a March 12th protest in Buenos Aires, highlighting growing dissatisfaction among retirees due to President Milei's pension cuts (up to 30%), revealing a broader Latin American challenge of maintaining sustainable pensions amidst rapid population aging.

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No Poverty
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German Coalition Debates Significant Economic Policy Changes

Germany's governing coalition is considering significant economic changes, including raising the commuter allowance, potentially increasing taxes on wealth and inheritance, and adjusting the tax rates on capital gains. The plans also include adjustments to pension contributions, tax benefits for add...

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Reduced Inequality
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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Tourism Law Faces Strong Opposition

Opposition parties and business groups in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern criticize the state government's proposed tourism law for its narrow focus on financing, lack of strategic vision, and disregard for local input, leading to concerns about its impact on the region's vital tourism sector.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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White House Advisors Dismiss Tariffs' Price Impact

White House advisors downplayed consumer price increase concerns ahead of President Trump's promised April 2nd tariffs, claiming they will create jobs and boost the economy; however, CNN reports these tariffs could increase prices on most goods, as over 40% of US imports in 2018 originated from targ...

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German Coalition Grapples with Economic Disagreements and Budget Deficit

Germany's "Hart aber fair" TV show examined the coalition negotiations, revealing disagreements on economic priorities, including a €130 billion budget deficit from 2026, 120,000 annual industrial job losses, and the impact of migration on strained municipal resources, exposing underlying tensions o...

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Political Shift at Colombia's Central Bank May Slow Interest Rate Cuts

Colombia's Banco de la República board, now with four members appointed by President Petro, will decide on interest rates amidst conflicting views on inflation and economic recovery; the current rate is 9.5%, and forecasts predict a reduction, but the extent is uncertain due to political tension.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Inefficient Spanish Public Employment Services Prompt Calls for Reform

Spanish unions and employers agree on the inefficiency of public employment services, which placed only 1.9% of 2023 hires compared to 4.3% by private agencies, prompting calls for better data, technology, and inter-agency coordination to address Spain's 10.4% unemployment rate.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Montana Governor Backs Significant Income Tax Cut

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte supports Senate Bill 323, proposing to cut the state's individual income tax rate from 5.9% to 4.9% by 2027, following previous reductions and bracket simplification, amid a national trend of income tax cuts.

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Medef Head Condemns US Interference in French Diversity Programs, Calls for Economic Reform

Patrick Martin, head of Medef, criticizes the US government's demand that French companies abandon diversity programs to work with the federal state, calling it unacceptable interference in global economics and European values; he also expresses concern over France's high public spending and urges f...

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Europe's Response to Potential US Tariffs: A Focus on Flexibility and Diversification

A study commissioned by the European Parliament examines the impact of potential US tariffs on European exports, suggesting that a weaker euro and increased internal demand are more effective responses than retaliatory tariffs, which could escalate trade tensions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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