Tag #Economy

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French Property Tax Errors Cost €1.3 Billion

Errors in France's 2023 property tax collection, specifically concerning the "Gérer mes biens immobiliers" application, resulted in €1.3 billion in losses due to over one million incorrect tax assessments, highlighting issues with application design, implementation and taxpayer understanding.

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Lufthansa Invests €200 Million to Improve Service Amidst Delivery Delays

Lufthansa, aiming to become Europe's leading premium airline, is investing €200 million in Frankfurt and Munich airports to improve services and operational efficiency, addressing persistent delays and customer dissatisfaction, while facing aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greek Citizens' Reports Expose 74,944 Cases of Tax Evasion and Corruption in 2024

In 2024, Greek citizens submitted 74,944 reports to the Independent Public Revenue Authority (IAPR) regarding tax evasion and corruption, utilizing the 'Appodixi' app for reporting suspicious receipts and contributing significantly to identifying financial irregularities.

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Europe Urged to Redirect €300 Billion in Savings for Domestic Investment

French central banker François Villeroy de Galhau urged Europe to redirect €300 billion in private savings currently invested in the US back into the European economy to fund crucial investments, highlighting insufficient financial intermediation in Europe as a key obstacle.

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48% Bias Score

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UK Government Blocks 39 Insulation Firms Amid Substandard Work Crisis

The UK government has blocked 39 insulation companies after widespread reports of substandard work under previous energy efficiency schemes, impacting approximately 65,000 households and leaving many unable to sell or remortgage their homes; the government will fix the issues at no cost to the homeo...

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52% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Deficits and Inflation at Davos

During a Davos speech, President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU and Canada, asserting that the EU doesn't import US farm products or cars, and exaggerating the US-Canada trade deficit to $200-$250 billion (it was actually $40.6 billion in 2023). He also misrepresented the US-Chin...

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20% Bias Score

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Costco Rejects Shareholder Proposal to Review DEI Program Risks

Costco's board rejected a shareholder proposal to review the business risks of its DEI programs, citing the programs' positive impact on innovation and customer satisfaction, contrasting with other companies that have scaled back DEI initiatives.

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48% Bias Score

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French Senate to Approve 2025 Budget Bill Amidst Political Turmoil

The French Senate is set to approve the second part of the 2025 budget bill on January 23, concluding a complex process involving government changes and multiple votes. The bill, which includes social security and state budget components, will then proceed to a joint committee before a final vote, w...

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48% Bias Score

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French Senate Eliminates Benefits for Former Presidents and Prime Ministers

The French Senate voted to eliminate €2.8 million in annual benefits for former presidents and prime ministers, including chauffeur-driven cars and staff, following calls for austerity and amid rising costs; the measure now proceeds to the National Assembly.

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Barclays CEO's Pay Could Rise 45% to \£14 Million

Barclays is considering a 45% pay rise for its CEO, CS Venkatakrishnan, to over \£14 million, contingent on significantly increased profitability and shareholder approval; this follows the repeal of the EU bonus cap and Barclays' subsequent lifting of its own cap in May 2024.

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56% Bias Score

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CNN Announces 200 Layoffs, New Streaming Service in Restructuring

CNN announced Thursday that it is laying off around 6% of its workforce, or approximately 200 employees, as it overhauls its programming and invests $70 million in a new streaming service and digital strategy to address declining viewership and revenue.

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump Repeats False Claims About US Trade Relationships

President Trump made false claims about US trade with the EU, China, and Canada during a Davos speech, misrepresenting agricultural and vehicle exports to the EU, exaggerating the US trade deficit with China, and grossly overstating the deficit with Canada while ignoring the significant role of Cana...

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16% Bias Score

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