Tag #Economy

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EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Economic and Social Unrest

European carmakers might pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies in carbon credits due to EU regulations, illustrating a conflict between environmental goals and economic competitiveness, potentially worsening social unrest.

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Climate Action
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Debt Crisis: Practical Strategies and Support Systems

A BBC article examines the experiences of individuals tackling significant personal debt, highlighting strategies like budgeting, cash usage, and seeking professional help, alongside a reported 57% surge in debt-related calls to National Debtline in early January.

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Reduced Inequality
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Australia Invests \$3.8 Billion in NBN Upgrade to Counter Starlink

Australia's government committed \$3.8 billion to upgrade its National Broadband Network (NBN) to counter competition from Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet and improve internet speeds, aiming to prevent customer losses and enhance service equity across the country.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Harbin Cracks Down on Mislabeled "Russian" Goods

Harbin, China, launched a campaign in response to public concern about domestic goods being falsely marketed as Russian products; inspections have found 85 violations, including mislabeling and insufficient documentation.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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NPA warns of weight-loss jab safety risks from online sales

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warns of patient safety risks from online sales of weight-loss jabs, urging for stricter regulations and mandatory 20-minute consultations to prevent misuse, particularly in individuals with eating disorders or low body weight. Hundreds of thousands use online...

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36% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
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German Organic Food Market Rebounds, but 2030 Goals Remain Distant

Germany's organic food market, after a 2022 decline due to inflation, rebounded strongly in 2023 and 2024, reaching about €17 billion in turnover; however, only 11.8% of farmland is currently used for organic agriculture, falling short of the 30% government target by 2030.

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32% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
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Dutch Industrial Sustainability Projects Delayed by Grid Issues, High Taxes

In a specific region of the Netherlands, 75% of sustainability projects of 400 large industrial companies (paper, glass, brick, food) are delayed past 2030 due to insufficient grid capacity, lengthy permitting (6-7 years for some projects), and high energy taxes, threatening 200,000 jobs.

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64% Bias Score

Affordable and Clean Energy
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Kohl's New CEO Inherits Struggling Retail Giant

Kohl's new CEO, Ashley Buchanan, inherits a struggling department store chain with declining sales and stock value due to previous executive decisions that alienated customers. The company is facing challenges from online competition, high inflation, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemi...

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Tariquet Wine Producer Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amidst Multiple Challenges

Tariquet, a major Gascon wine producer, filed for bankruptcy protection on January 20th due to a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic, increased production costs, shifting customs policies, extreme weather, and possibly overpricing, resulting in a sales drop from 8 million bottles in 2021 to 5.5 mil...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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UK Savings Rates Surge Amidst Economic Headwinds

Current economic conditions in the UK are driving up interest rates on savings accounts, offering savers rates as high as 5% on easy-access accounts and 4.8% on five-year bonds, prompting a need to review personal finances before the 31 January tax return deadline.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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\"French Unemployment Surges, Reaching 3.1 Million in Category A at Year's End\"\

France's unemployment rose sharply at the end of 2024, with 3,138,200 in category A and 5,495,100 in categories A, B, and C, increases of 3.9% and 1.7% respectively over the quarter. Youth unemployment increased most significantly, indicating a potential economic downturn. The Insee projects unemplo...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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French Agricultural Union Elections: Power Struggles and Regional Variations

Upcoming French agricultural union elections reveal power struggles between FNSEA-JA, Coordination Rurale, and Confédération Paysanne across various regions, with significant regional variations and challenges impacting voter turnout and union strategies.

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