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France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
France's Public Deficit Lower Than Expected, But Remains High
France's 2024 public deficit totaled €169.6 billion (5.8% of GDP), lower than projected due to increased tax revenue and slower spending growth; however, this remains nearly double the Eurozone target, and France's public debt increased to 113% of GDP.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Plans Tax Cuts to Boost Middle Class Income
The Greek government is planning a permanent package of tax cuts and social security contribution reductions for the middle class, funded by increased tax revenue from reduced tax evasion; rating agencies view this positively but stress the importance of continued structural reforms for sustainable ...
Greece Plans Tax Cuts to Boost Middle Class Income
The Greek government is planning a permanent package of tax cuts and social security contribution reductions for the middle class, funded by increased tax revenue from reduced tax evasion; rating agencies view this positively but stress the importance of continued structural reforms for sustainable ...
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40% Bias Score
Greece's Credit Rating Upgrade: End of an Era, but Challenges Remain
Moody's upgraded Greece's credit rating to investment grade, ending a 15-year period marked by financial crises and bailout programs; improvements are seen in unemployment, real estate, and business lending, yet challenges remain in public debt, productivity, and the current account deficit.
Greece's Credit Rating Upgrade: End of an Era, but Challenges Remain
Moody's upgraded Greece's credit rating to investment grade, ending a 15-year period marked by financial crises and bailout programs; improvements are seen in unemployment, real estate, and business lending, yet challenges remain in public debt, productivity, and the current account deficit.
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32% Bias Score
EU-US Tariffs Threaten Eurozone Growth, Lagarde Warns
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on March 20th that EU-US tariffs could decrease Eurozone growth by 0.3-0.5 percentage points, impacting the projected 0.9% growth in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, and potentially increasing inflation by 0.5 percentage points; this announcement caused a significant dro...
EU-US Tariffs Threaten Eurozone Growth, Lagarde Warns
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on March 20th that EU-US tariffs could decrease Eurozone growth by 0.3-0.5 percentage points, impacting the projected 0.9% growth in 2025 and 1.2% in 2026, and potentially increasing inflation by 0.5 percentage points; this announcement caused a significant dro...
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40% Bias Score
OECD Raises Spain's Growth Forecast Amidst Global Downgrade
The OECD upgraded Spain's 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.6% and 2026 to 2.1%, exceeding Eurozone averages despite a global growth downgrade due to geopolitical uncertainties and projected higher inflation rates.
OECD Raises Spain's Growth Forecast Amidst Global Downgrade
The OECD upgraded Spain's 2025 economic growth forecast to 2.6% and 2026 to 2.1%, exceeding Eurozone averages despite a global growth downgrade due to geopolitical uncertainties and projected higher inflation rates.
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20% Bias Score
Ifo Institute Predicts Minimal German GDP Growth in 2024
The Ifo Institute forecasts minimal 0.2% German GDP growth in 2024 due to weak consumer confidence, business investment hesitancy, and international competition, with some improvement predicted for 2026.
Ifo Institute Predicts Minimal German GDP Growth in 2024
The Ifo Institute forecasts minimal 0.2% German GDP growth in 2024 due to weak consumer confidence, business investment hesitancy, and international competition, with some improvement predicted for 2026.
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36% Bias Score
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
European Economic Confidence Plummets in March 2025
European economic confidence fell in March 2025 to below historical levels due to pessimism in services and retail, impacting the Eurozone and EU, with the sharpest declines seen in France and Italy, while Spain showed improvement; US tariffs on automobiles further worsened investor sentiment.
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24% Bias Score
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
ECB Faces Uncertainty Amidst Tariffs and Defense Spending
Facing uncertainty from US tariffs and increased defense spending, the European Central Bank (ECB) must decide whether to continue lowering interest rates or pause, amid diverging opinions among its members; new tariffs could increase inflation by 0.5%.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Debt Brake Relaxation: Risks and Policy Reversal
Germany's relaxation of its debt brake rule, to address infrastructure underinvestment and overcome prolonged stagnation, involves significant risks and potential negative impacts on its creditworthiness and the broader Eurozone, while also reflecting a past policy error.
Germany's Debt Brake Relaxation: Risks and Policy Reversal
Germany's relaxation of its debt brake rule, to address infrastructure underinvestment and overcome prolonged stagnation, involves significant risks and potential negative impacts on its creditworthiness and the broader Eurozone, while also reflecting a past policy error.
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32% Bias Score
German Bundestag Approves €500 Billion Financial Package
The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion financial package for infrastructure and defense, passing with 513 votes in favor and 207 against, despite criticism from the AfD who warned of negative impacts on the Euro; the Bundesrat will vote on Friday.
German Bundestag Approves €500 Billion Financial Package
The German Bundestag approved a €500 billion financial package for infrastructure and defense, passing with 513 votes in favor and 207 against, despite criticism from the AfD who warned of negative impacts on the Euro; the Bundesrat will vote on Friday.
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52% Bias Score
OECD Downgrades Eurozone Growth Forecast to 1 Percent Amidst Trade Disruptions and Inflation
The OECD lowered its 2025 Eurozone GDP growth forecast to 1 percent from 1.3 percent, citing trade disruptions, persistent inflation, and weaker investment and consumer confidence; global growth was also revised down to 3.1 percent.
OECD Downgrades Eurozone Growth Forecast to 1 Percent Amidst Trade Disruptions and Inflation
The OECD lowered its 2025 Eurozone GDP growth forecast to 1 percent from 1.3 percent, citing trade disruptions, persistent inflation, and weaker investment and consumer confidence; global growth was also revised down to 3.1 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Approves Over €1 Trillion Debt Package Amid Security Concerns
Germany's coalition government agreed on a new debt package exceeding €1 trillion to address security threats and economic challenges, including funding for climate projects, despite concerns over rising interest rates and potential unsustainable debt.
Germany Approves Over €1 Trillion Debt Package Amid Security Concerns
Germany's coalition government agreed on a new debt package exceeding €1 trillion to address security threats and economic challenges, including funding for climate projects, despite concerns over rising interest rates and potential unsustainable debt.
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52% Bias Score
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