Tag #Economic Policy

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German Green Party Proposes €1000 Annual Relief for Families

Germany's Green Party announced a plan to reduce costs for families by roughly €1000 annually through lower electricity and train prices (€400 and €430 savings, respectively, for a four-person family), increased child benefits, and a higher employee's allowance, as detailed in their election platfor...

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Berlin Employers' Proposal to Abolish International Women's Day Sparks Outrage

The Berlin-Brandenburg employers' associations sparked outrage by proposing to abolish International Women's Day as a public holiday, claiming a potential €230 million economic benefit for Berlin, prompting criticism for undermining women's rights and labor movements.

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Musk Lowers Projected US Budget Cuts to $1 Trillion

Elon Musk lowered his projected U.S. budget cuts from $2 trillion to $1 trillion, citing the difficulty of achieving the initial target without impacting national security or mandatory spending programs. The revised goal reflects a more realistic approach to reducing government spending.

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French Pension Reform Debate: Political Instability Persists

France's 2023 pension reform, raising the retirement age to 64 and increasing required contribution years to 43, continues to fuel political debate in early 2025, with Prime Minister François Bayrou facing pressure to revise the legislation while maintaining coalition support and addressing social u...

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CDU Unveils Economic Plan with Tax Cuts and Growth Targets

The CDU's economic program, published ahead of the Bundestag elections, proposes tax cuts, aiming for at least 2% annual growth by 2030, including a four-year tax reform starting in 2026, flexible working hours, and measures to attract skilled workers.

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France's Bayrou Government Sets Higher Deficit Target for 2025

France's Bayrou government targets a 5.4% public deficit for 2025, exceeding the previous government's 5% goal, due to negotiations with parliament and potentially less favorable economic growth forecasts.

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Spain's Ministries Clash Over Expanding Foreign Worker Recruitment

Spain's Ministry of Inclusion seeks to expand the catalog of hard-to-fill jobs to boost foreign worker recruitment, clashing with the Ministry of Labor, which cites a low overall vacancy rate (0.9%) and highlights the need for objective criteria in selecting occupations, despite 42.8% of companies r...

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Fed Officials Voice Inflation Concerns Amidst Rising Interest Rates

Federal Reserve officials voiced concerns about President-elect Trump's policies potentially hindering their efforts to lower inflation to 2%; investors now predict higher interest rates persisting into 2025, causing a rise in the 10-year Treasury note yield to 4.7% and the average 30-year mortgage ...

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Turkey's Housing Crisis: Increased Supply Ineffective Without Affordability Measures

Bugra Gokce, head of Istanbul Planning Agency, refutes the claim that increased housing supply will lower prices and rents in Turkey, citing unaffordable loan payments (60,000 TL monthly for a 2 million TL loan), purchases by high-income individuals and foreigners, and the impact of irregular immigr...

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Impsa Privatization: Argentina Sells State-Owned Metalworks Company

Argentina privatized its state-owned metalworks company, Impsa, selling 85% of its shares to Arc Energy for $27 million, aiming for a zero-deficit budget and despite a $600 million debt.

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Spanish Workday Reduction Faces Delays Amidst Ministerial Disagreement

Spain's Ministry of Labor warns that a planned workday reduction may not be implemented by the end of 2025 due to delays in processing by the Ministry of Economy, who wants a more thorough review before it goes to parliament.

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\"Dutch Housing Subsidies Primarily Benefit Landowners, CPB Warns\"\

\"The Dutch government's €5 billion housing subsidy plan is likely to primarily benefit landowners, not buyers, due to limited building space, according to CPB research; alternative approaches are needed to increase affordable housing, the CPB states.\

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