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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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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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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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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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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.

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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...

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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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