Tag #Economy

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Geroulanos Condemns Greece's 2025 Budget for Unfair Tax Policies

PASOK-Movement for Change's Pavlos Geroulanos criticized Greece's 2025 budget, calling the tax policy unfair to the weak and ineffective against tax evasion by the wealthy, highlighting discrepancies between high VAT and low taxes on inheritances and dividends, and the government's shifting claims o...

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Trudeau Warns Trump's Tariffs Would Hike Prices for Americans

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that President Trump's threatened 25% tariffs on all Canadian goods would significantly raise prices for American consumers and vowed to retaliate with targeted tariffs against politically sensitive U.S. products.

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Reduced Inequality
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Global Hunger Crisis Projected to Reach 1 Billion in Two Years

Hans Hoogeveen, chair of the FAO Council, warns that nearly 800 million people suffer from hunger, a number projected to reach 1 billion in two years, due to conflicts, climate change, and insufficient global attention and action.

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Zero Hunger
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UK Treasury Announces Spending Review to Cut Waste

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a spending review targeting 5% efficiency savings across government departments by 2029, utilizing independent panels to eliminate non-priority spending, following a £40 billion tax increase to address a budget deficit, with examples such as a £6.5 million ineff...

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Poland's EU Presidency: Prioritizing Security and Defense

Poland's 2025 EU Presidency, starting in January, will prioritize energy security, defense, and economic stability, aiming to address challenges from the war in Ukraine and global shifts, with a planned increase in defense spending and innovative funding solutions.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Australia's Housing Crisis: Widespread Hardship and Societal Impact

Australia's housing crisis is causing widespread hardship, with many experiencing financial strain, mental health issues, and relationship breakdowns due to unaffordable housing and insecurity, forcing significant life changes. The crisis stems from a shift in mentality regarding home ownership as a...

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No Poverty
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German Strike Pay Remains Tax-Exempt

In Germany, striking employees don't receive wages but may get tax-exempt strike pay from unions, a policy unchanged since a 1990 Federal Fiscal Court ruling. This pay is not considered work compensation, unlike other benefits.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trudeau Warns Trump's Tariffs Would Hike Prices for American Consumers

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that President Trump's threatened 25% tariff on all Canadian imports would significantly increase prices for American consumers of essential goods, contradicting Trump's campaign promise of affordability and potentially causing economic hardship for both...

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Reduced Inequality
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Cook Islands Weighs Deep-Sea Mining Against Climate Change Risks

Faced with rising sea levels and economic vulnerability, the Cook Islands is exploring deep-sea mining of polymetallic nodules for economic growth, despite environmental concerns and a lack of international regulation.

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Climate Action
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French Government Collapse Undermines Tech Sector Confidence

The collapse of France's government this week has created significant uncertainty in the country's tech sector, jeopardizing billions in funding and delaying crucial innovation initiatives, as the government is unable to approve next year's budget or provide crucial support programs.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Dementia Deaths Rise to Top Cause in the UK

Dementia was the leading cause of death in the UK in 2023, killing over 75,000 people, a rise from 74,261 in 2022 and 69,178 in 2021; experts warn of a worsening crisis unless the government acts to improve services and access to new treatments.

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Good Health and Well-being
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PSA Invests €900 Million to Upgrade Genoa's Pra' Container Terminal

PSA Italy's €900 million investment will transform Genoa's Pra' container terminal into a leading logistics hub by 2025, increasing efficiency and attracting more traffic, with projected 2024 TEU handling exceeding 1.5 million units.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure