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Spain Confirms 20,000 Public Sector Job Losses Amidst Staffing Crisis

The Spanish government admits to a net loss of 20,646 public sector jobs over the past 10 years, exacerbating staffing shortages as 21% of the workforce nears retirement, despite a recent large hiring initiative and plans for functional restructuring.

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Spain's Minimum Wage Hikes: Employment Impact and Labor Market Shift

Spain's minimum wage rose from €735 to €1134 between 2018 and 2022, causing an 11% wage increase but a 4.4% employment decrease, primarily impacting small and medium firms (<50 employees) which experienced job losses while larger companies saw no significant change, leading to a structural shift in ...

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Carney's Win Signals Shift Away from US Dependence, Focus on Economic Reform

Canadian Prime Minister-elect Mark Carney, whose Liberal Party won a narrow victory after trailing by over 20 points, plans to reduce Canada's dependence on the US, increase public investment, address a housing shortage, and remove interprovincial trade barriers to boost the economy, stating that Ca...

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Greece Mandates Bank Transfers for Rent Payments to Curb Tax Evasion from 2026

The Greek government mandates bank transfers for all rental payments from 2026 to combat widespread tax evasion, with penalties for non-compliance, building upon a successful 2020 law for business rentals, aiming to improve tax transparency and housing policy.

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Republican Tax Bill to Extend 2017 Cuts, Sparking Economic Concerns

The Republican-backed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" seeks to permanently extend the 2017 tax cuts, projected to cost $4.6 trillion over 10 years and disproportionately benefit wealthy Americans, while offsetting costs by cutting social programs and potentially increasing consumer prices through tarif...

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act" Exacerbates Income Inequality

The House-passed "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" provides substantial tax cuts primarily benefiting wealthy Americans, offset by cuts to social safety net programs, resulting in income decreases for low-income households; the CBO projects a 2% income drop for the bottom 10% in 2027, contrasted with a 4...

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Greek Unemployment Falls, But Benefit Costs Rise Sharply

Between 2019 and 2024, Greece saw unemployment fall from 17% to 9.4%, yet public spending on unemployment benefits rose from €1.097 billion to €1.729 billion due to increased benefit amounts, expanded eligibility, new benefits, and the impact of seasonal employment, particularly in tourism.

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UK Labour Government Faces Crisis Amidst Broken Promises and Internal Conflict

The UK Labour government faces a crisis due to broken promises, unsustainable spending, and internal conflict, exemplified by the reversal of winter fuel payment cuts and rising tensions between the Prime Minister and Deputy Leader.

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EU Needs National Reforms and Coordinated Action to Address Competitiveness Challenges

The European Union's reactive response to multiple crises has shifted its focus from financial stability to competitiveness and defense capabilities, demanding both national reforms and increased EU-level coordination to overcome internal heterogeneity and geopolitical challenges.

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German Coalition's Electricity Relief Plan: 220 Euro Savings for Families, 8.8 Billion Euro Budgetary Impact

According to a study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW), a four-member German family consuming 4,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity annually would save approximately 220 euros under the coalition government's planned electricity price relief, achieved by lowering the electricity tax to the E...

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Trump's Policies Drive 45 bp Interest Rate Hike, Costing Households and Government Billions

Since President Trump's election in November 2024, interest rates have risen by 45 basis points, resulting in an additional $89.9 billion in interest payments for households and $163 billion for the federal government in 2025; this increase is linked to Trump's economic policies, including tariffs a...

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PASOK Forms Committee for Constitutional Revision Amidst Tempe Tragedy Fallout

PASOK in Greece will establish a committee of party officials, MPs, and constitutional lawyers to develop proposals for constitutional revision before the budget; this follows accusations that the government's approach is purely for communication, deflecting attention from the Tempe tragedy.

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