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France's Soaring Debt: Political Instability and Economic Challenges
France's national debt reached €3,345.4 billion by March, representing 113.9% of GDP, exceeding 99.4% in 2019, fueled by persistent deficits and exacerbated by recent crises and sluggish growth, prompting social unrest and uncertainty about the upcoming budget.
France's Soaring Debt: Political Instability and Economic Challenges
France's national debt reached €3,345.4 billion by March, representing 113.9% of GDP, exceeding 99.4% in 2019, fueled by persistent deficits and exacerbated by recent crises and sluggish growth, prompting social unrest and uncertainty about the upcoming budget.
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40% Bias Score
France's Persistent Public Deficit: 35 Years of Unchecked Spending
Over 35 years, French governments across the political spectrum have failed to curb the public deficit, with policy decisions increasing public spending by 5.5% of GDP while tax increases only generated 1% of GDP, according to a new report by François Ecalle.
France's Persistent Public Deficit: 35 Years of Unchecked Spending
Over 35 years, French governments across the political spectrum have failed to curb the public deficit, with policy decisions increasing public spending by 5.5% of GDP while tax increases only generated 1% of GDP, according to a new report by François Ecalle.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Faces Deep Reforms Amidst Budget Shortfalls and Slowdown
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced significant reforms are needed to address a €30 billion budget gap in 2027, necessitating societal solidarity and increased investment in infrastructure, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine.
Germany Faces Deep Reforms Amidst Budget Shortfalls and Slowdown
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced significant reforms are needed to address a €30 billion budget gap in 2027, necessitating societal solidarity and increased investment in infrastructure, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score
Madrid Government Deregulates 500 Laws to Boost Investment
The Madrid regional government has repealed approximately 500 outdated laws and plans to implement a system of automatic regulatory review to reduce bureaucracy and attract investment, resulting in a 2.9% year-on-year economic growth in the second quarter of 2024.
Madrid Government Deregulates 500 Laws to Boost Investment
The Madrid regional government has repealed approximately 500 outdated laws and plans to implement a system of automatic regulatory review to reduce bureaucracy and attract investment, resulting in a 2.9% year-on-year economic growth in the second quarter of 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Mexico's Economy: IMF Predicts Slow Growth, Recommends Fiscal Adjustments
The IMF forecasts Mexico's GDP growth at 1% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, recommending fiscal consolidation, increased tax revenue, and a more progressive tax system to mitigate risks from trade uncertainty and external shocks.
Mexico's Economy: IMF Predicts Slow Growth, Recommends Fiscal Adjustments
The IMF forecasts Mexico's GDP growth at 1% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026, recommending fiscal consolidation, increased tax revenue, and a more progressive tax system to mitigate risks from trade uncertainty and external shocks.
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24% Bias Score
Mexico Raises $13.8 Billion to Rescue Pemex, Adding Fiscal Strain
The Mexican government issued $13.8 billion in bonds to refinance Pemex's debt, aiming to improve its credit rating but increasing fiscal pressure amidst social spending commitments.
Mexico Raises $13.8 Billion to Rescue Pemex, Adding Fiscal Strain
The Mexican government issued $13.8 billion in bonds to refinance Pemex's debt, aiming to improve its credit rating but increasing fiscal pressure amidst social spending commitments.
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24% Bias Score
Italy Reduces Tax Evasion by €25 Billion Since 2017
Since 2017, Italy has reduced tax evasion by €25 billion, decreasing from €97 billion to approximately €72 billion in 2021, according to Bank of Italy data presented by Giacomo Ricotti.
Italy Reduces Tax Evasion by €25 Billion Since 2017
Since 2017, Italy has reduced tax evasion by €25 billion, decreasing from €97 billion to approximately €72 billion in 2021, according to Bank of Italy data presented by Giacomo Ricotti.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's 2026 Budget: €520.5 Billion in Spending, €174.3 Billion in New Debt
Germany's 2026 budget, totaling €520.5 billion, includes €174.3 billion in new debt, driven by increased defense spending and investments, despite criticism regarding transparency and the use of special funds.
Germany's 2026 Budget: €520.5 Billion in Spending, €174.3 Billion in New Debt
Germany's 2026 budget, totaling €520.5 billion, includes €174.3 billion in new debt, driven by increased defense spending and investments, despite criticism regarding transparency and the use of special funds.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Announces Deep Reforms Amidst Budgetary Constraints
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced sweeping reforms to address a €30 billion budget shortfall in 2027, necessitating societal solidarity and increased investment in infrastructure, while facing opposition criticism.
Germany Announces Deep Reforms Amidst Budgetary Constraints
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil announced sweeping reforms to address a €30 billion budget shortfall in 2027, necessitating societal solidarity and increased investment in infrastructure, while facing opposition criticism.
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40% Bias Score
France's Wealth Tax: Marginal Impact of Tax Exile, Growing Inequality
A recent study refutes claims of mass tax exile from France's proposed wealth tax, revealing instead a significant increase in billionaires and wealth inequality, despite a progressive tax system.
France's Wealth Tax: Marginal Impact of Tax Exile, Growing Inequality
A recent study refutes claims of mass tax exile from France's proposed wealth tax, revealing instead a significant increase in billionaires and wealth inequality, despite a progressive tax system.
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56% Bias Score
German Government Passes Budgets for 2025 and 2026, Facing Future Deficit
The German government, a coalition of the CDU/CSU and SPD, successfully passed its 2025 budget and is currently debating the 2026 budget, but faces a projected €170 billion deficit by 2029 due to high spending and insufficient plans for future financial stability.
German Government Passes Budgets for 2025 and 2026, Facing Future Deficit
The German government, a coalition of the CDU/CSU and SPD, successfully passed its 2025 budget and is currently debating the 2026 budget, but faces a projected €170 billion deficit by 2029 due to high spending and insufficient plans for future financial stability.
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24% Bias Score
German Finance Minister's 2025 Budget Faces Criticism and Future Challenges
Germany's 2025 budget, criticized for lacking priorities and containing significant funding gaps, reflects the new government's short timeframe for its creation and the need to address a 170+ billion euro deficit inherited from the previous administration.
German Finance Minister's 2025 Budget Faces Criticism and Future Challenges
Germany's 2025 budget, criticized for lacking priorities and containing significant funding gaps, reflects the new government's short timeframe for its creation and the need to address a 170+ billion euro deficit inherited from the previous administration.
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44% Bias Score
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