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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
French Competitiveness Threatened by Bureaucracy and EU Regulations
French business leaders are warning about the country's declining competitiveness due to excessive bureaucracy, contrasting it with the US's deregulation and highlighting the upcoming EU's "duty of vigilance" directive as further challenges.
French Competitiveness Threatened by Bureaucracy and EU Regulations
French business leaders are warning about the country's declining competitiveness due to excessive bureaucracy, contrasting it with the US's deregulation and highlighting the upcoming EU's "duty of vigilance" directive as further challenges.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Australia's Housing Crisis: Affordability, Economic Risks, and Political Gridlock
Australia's housing affordability is at a record low, with high prices and interest rates impacting buyers. Experts suggest that lowering house prices could improve affordability but disagree on the economic consequences and political feasibility due to existing homeowners' concerns and the signific...
Australia's Housing Crisis: Affordability, Economic Risks, and Political Gridlock
Australia's housing affordability is at a record low, with high prices and interest rates impacting buyers. Experts suggest that lowering house prices could improve affordability but disagree on the economic consequences and political feasibility due to existing homeowners' concerns and the signific...
Progress
60% Bias Score
France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
France's Persistent Poverty: 9 Million People Despite Billions Spent
In France, over 9 million people (14.4% of the population) live in poverty, despite 51 billion euros in annual spending on poverty reduction and a rise since 2004, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive approach.
Progress
60% Bias Score
Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe
A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.
Sachsen-Anhalt Homeownership Up Slightly, but Germany Lags in Europe
A new study reveals that while the number of homeowner households in Sachsen-Anhalt slightly increased to 484,626 in 2022, Germany's overall homeownership rate remains low compared to other European countries, impacting retirement security for many.
Progress
48% Bias Score
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
10 Million Spaniards Exceed Legal Workweek Amidst Proposed Reduction
In Spain's third quarter of 2024, 10,011,700 employed individuals worked 40+ hours weekly, exceeding the legal limit, despite a proposed reduction to 37.5 hours facing political opposition.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Habeck's Proposal to Include Capital Gains in German Social Security Sparks Debate
Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, proposed including capital gains in social security contributions, sparking immediate criticism from CSU, FDP, and SPD, while receiving support from the SoVD, leading to a debate on fair taxation and social security funding.
Habeck's Proposal to Include Capital Gains in German Social Security Sparks Debate
Germany's Green Party chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, proposed including capital gains in social security contributions, sparking immediate criticism from CSU, FDP, and SPD, while receiving support from the SoVD, leading to a debate on fair taxation and social security funding.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
Belgian Pension Reform Sparks Massive Protest, Disrupting Transportation
On Monday, nearly 30,000 Belgian public sector workers protested a proposed pension reform that would increase the retirement age from 65 to 67 by 2030 and eliminate preferential retirement schemes, leading to widespread transportation disruptions.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Biden Approves Student Loan Relief for 150,000 Borrowers
President Biden announced Monday that his administration approved student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total to over 5 million, focusing on those defrauded by schools, with disabilities, or in public service, after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan.
Biden Approves Student Loan Relief for 150,000 Borrowers
President Biden announced Monday that his administration approved student loan relief for over 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total to over 5 million, focusing on those defrauded by schools, with disabilities, or in public service, after the Supreme Court blocked his broader plan.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Yerevan Gold Market Workers Protest 10% Tax Increase
Hundreds of Yerevan gold market workers protested a 10% tax increase on small and medium-sized businesses, implemented January 1st, citing increased paperwork, potential fines, and the high cost of gold making honest work nearly impossible; five protesters submitted a request for a meeting with gove...
Yerevan Gold Market Workers Protest 10% Tax Increase
Hundreds of Yerevan gold market workers protested a 10% tax increase on small and medium-sized businesses, implemented January 1st, citing increased paperwork, potential fines, and the high cost of gold making honest work nearly impossible; five protesters submitted a request for a meeting with gove...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Bitcoin Price Drops After Reaching $100,000 Amid Stagflation Fears
Bitcoin's price has dropped after reaching over $100,000, amid concerns about a potential market crash and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and a strong jobs report; analysts warn of stagflation, which could ironically boost Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Drops After Reaching $100,000 Amid Stagflation Fears
Bitcoin's price has dropped after reaching over $100,000, amid concerns about a potential market crash and the Federal Reserve's response to inflation and a strong jobs report; analysts warn of stagflation, which could ironically boost Bitcoin.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spain Proposes €50 Minimum Wage Increase Amidst Political Tensions
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz proposed a €50 monthly increase to the minimum wage, reaching €1184, to be presented to social agents on Wednesday, alongside an update to the IRPF to maintain tax exemption. Disagreements over working hour reductions threaten government stability.
Spain Proposes €50 Minimum Wage Increase Amidst Political Tensions
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz proposed a €50 monthly increase to the minimum wage, reaching €1184, to be presented to social agents on Wednesday, alongside an update to the IRPF to maintain tax exemption. Disagreements over working hour reductions threaten government stability.
Progress
52% Bias Score