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House GOP Proposes \$1,000 "Trump Accounts" for All Newborns

The House GOP proposed "Trump Accounts," providing \$1,000 at birth to all U.S.-born children over four years, for use at age 18 on housing, education, or business, to boost financial opportunities; however, critics argue it will worsen existing inequalities.

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China Bans Bank Gift Promotions Amid Declining Profits

Chinese authorities banned banks from using gifts like Labubu dolls to attract customers due to declining interest rates and profit margins, impacting customer acquisition strategies and highlighting concerns about unsustainable marketing practices.

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France Considers Raising Retirement Age to 66.5 Amidst Growing Deficit

France's retirement system faces a growing deficit, prompting the government to consider raising the retirement age to 66.5 years to match other European countries and address a ten-year delay in reforms, currently costing 14% of the nation's GDP.

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Trump Accounts": A Regressive Approach to Early Childhood Savings

The House-passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" includes a five-year pilot program called "Trump accounts," providing $1,000 per newborn for future investments, benefiting millions but potentially disadvantaging lower-income families due to its regressive structure and restrictive withdrawal rules.

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White Men's Employment Decline Exceeds Overall U.S. Job Losses Since January 2025

Since January 2025, white men's unemployment in the U.S. rose by 0.6 percentage points to 4.0%, exceeding the overall increase of 0.2 percentage points; their employment-to-population ratio also fell by 0.7 percentage points, impacting 716,000 workers; this disproportionate impact is linked to econo...

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Spain's Economic Paradox: Growth Doesn't Reach Citizens

Spain's 2024 CES annual report highlights a disconnect between positive economic indicators and the struggles faced by citizens, particularly concerning housing affordability, insufficient wages, and long-term unemployment, impacting innovation and social cohesion.

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US Income Inequality: A Productivity Paradox

Since 1980, U.S. productivity has outpaced worker compensation growth by a factor of two, leading to soaring household debt ($20 trillion) as consumers compensated for stagnant wages, resulting in extreme income inequality and potential social instability.

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Labour's Tax Hikes Result in 109,000 Job Losses

Labour's economic policies, including a £25 billion increase in national insurance contributions, have resulted in 109,000 job losses in May and a 4.6 percent unemployment rate—the highest in almost four years—contradicting claims of economic stability.

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Turkey Forecasts Economic Growth and Increased Prosperity by 2026

Turkey's Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek predicts a more prosperous 2026, with increased purchasing power, easier access to finance, and reduced uncertainty, driven by structural reforms and government support packages totaling 114 billion TL for SMEs, including recent 30 billion TL for ...

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Spain's Inflation-Fighting Strategy Criticized by EU

From 2021-2024, Spain reduced VAT on essential goods and energy to combat inflation, a policy debated in Greece. The European Commission criticized Spain for reduced tax revenue and increased income inequality, while Greece opted for targeted subsidies to vulnerable groups.

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Greece Unveils Plan to Release 25,000 Properties and Build 10,000 New Homes

The Greek government is launching a dual initiative to combat housing shortages: releasing 25,000 properties held by servicers and a social counter-contribution program using 1,000 public properties to build approximately 10,000 new homes, with 30% designated for social housing.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Albanese Government's Incremental Policy Approach Sparks Debate

Australia's Prime Minister Albanese is pursuing a series of smaller policy changes, including minor superannuation tax increases on balances over \$3 million, while emphasizing tangible infrastructure improvements and healthcare expansions, which has sparked debate about the government's long-term v...

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