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France's 2029 Deficit Reduction Plan Faces Scrutiny
France plans to reduce its budget deficit to below 3% of GDP by 2029, a target questioned by the High Council of Public Finances due to uncertain growth forecasts and potential economic shocks; the plan, however, complies with EU requirements.
France's 2029 Deficit Reduction Plan Faces Scrutiny
France plans to reduce its budget deficit to below 3% of GDP by 2029, a target questioned by the High Council of Public Finances due to uncertain growth forecasts and potential economic shocks; the plan, however, complies with EU requirements.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget
Dutch coalition parties failed to agree on the spring budget due to large differences in spending priorities and financing methods; further negotiations are scheduled for tomorrow with an agreement needed before the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget
Dutch coalition parties failed to agree on the spring budget due to large differences in spending priorities and financing methods; further negotiations are scheduled for tomorrow with an agreement needed before the cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Ends "Debt Brake" Policy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is ending the country's "debt brake" policy to fund increased defense spending and economic reforms, marking a shift from previous fiscal conservatism amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty and a rise of the far right.
Germany Ends "Debt Brake" Policy Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is ending the country's "debt brake" policy to fund increased defense spending and economic reforms, marking a shift from previous fiscal conservatism amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty and a rise of the far right.
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44% Bias Score
France Permanently Imposes High-Earner Tax
France's government has permanently established a 20% tax on incomes exceeding €250,000 (single) or €500,000 (couple), generating an estimated €2 billion annually, as part of broader efforts to secure €40-50 billion in additional revenue for the 2026 budget.
France Permanently Imposes High-Earner Tax
France's government has permanently established a 20% tax on incomes exceeding €250,000 (single) or €500,000 (couple), generating an estimated €2 billion annually, as part of broader efforts to secure €40-50 billion in additional revenue for the 2026 budget.
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52% Bias Score
House Passes Budget Bill; Senate Faces $1.5 Trillion Cut Discrepancy
The House passed a budget bill with $1.5 trillion in proposed savings, while the Senate version only includes $4 billion, creating a significant discrepancy that Senate Republicans aim to resolve before the Passover-Easter break, while also addressing the upcoming debt ceiling.
House Passes Budget Bill; Senate Faces $1.5 Trillion Cut Discrepancy
The House passed a budget bill with $1.5 trillion in proposed savings, while the Senate version only includes $4 billion, creating a significant discrepancy that Senate Republicans aim to resolve before the Passover-Easter break, while also addressing the upcoming debt ceiling.
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64% Bias Score
Russia's March Budget Surplus Masks Underlying Deficit Concerns
Russia posted a 500 billion ruble ($5.4 billion) federal budget surplus in March 2025, defying expectations amid falling oil revenues, although the first-quarter deficit totalled 2.2 trillion rubles ($23.7 billion), and a larger-than-expected deficit is anticipated for the year.
Russia's March Budget Surplus Masks Underlying Deficit Concerns
Russia posted a 500 billion ruble ($5.4 billion) federal budget surplus in March 2025, defying expectations amid falling oil revenues, although the first-quarter deficit totalled 2.2 trillion rubles ($23.7 billion), and a larger-than-expected deficit is anticipated for the year.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget, Facing Legal Action
Negotiations over the Dutch Spring Budget are entering a crucial phase, with the coalition deeply divided over available funds, potentially delaying vital spending decisions for 2026 and causing legal threats from municipalities.
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget, Facing Legal Action
Negotiations over the Dutch Spring Budget are entering a crucial phase, with the coalition deeply divided over available funds, potentially delaying vital spending decisions for 2026 and causing legal threats from municipalities.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Spring Budget Negotiations Face Funding Shortfalls and Coalition Disagreements
The Dutch government is negotiating its spring budget, facing a €1.2 billion shortfall potentially filled by reducing income tax cuts. Disagreements persist on funding for prisons, municipalities, climate initiatives, defense, and agriculture, with potential implications for national debt and budget...
Dutch Spring Budget Negotiations Face Funding Shortfalls and Coalition Disagreements
The Dutch government is negotiating its spring budget, facing a €1.2 billion shortfall potentially filled by reducing income tax cuts. Disagreements persist on funding for prisons, municipalities, climate initiatives, defense, and agriculture, with potential implications for national debt and budget...
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36% Bias Score
Merz Announces Economic Reforms Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced economic reforms including energy price cuts and tax incentives, aiming for a significant growth increase by 2027, while acknowledging challenges from US tariffs and the need for internal political consensus on income tax reform.
Merz Announces Economic Reforms Amidst US Tariff Uncertainty
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced economic reforms including energy price cuts and tax incentives, aiming for a significant growth increase by 2027, while acknowledging challenges from US tariffs and the need for internal political consensus on income tax reform.
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36% Bias Score
Australia's 2025 Election: $24 Billion Housing Policies Risk Inflation and Debt
During Australia's 2025 federal election campaign, both the Labor Party and the Coalition announced $24 billion in housing policies, including deposit reduction schemes and mortgage interest deductibility, despite a $42.1 billion deficit and gross debt exceeding $1 trillion, risking increased inflat...
Australia's 2025 Election: $24 Billion Housing Policies Risk Inflation and Debt
During Australia's 2025 federal election campaign, both the Labor Party and the Coalition announced $24 billion in housing policies, including deposit reduction schemes and mortgage interest deductibility, despite a $42.1 billion deficit and gross debt exceeding $1 trillion, risking increased inflat...
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget
Negotiations on the Dutch spring budget are delayed due to disagreements among the four coalition parties on financial choices—how much to allocate, how to generate it, and where to spend it—with discussions extending into Sunday, previously avoided due to religious observance.
Dutch Coalition Deadlocked on Spring Budget
Negotiations on the Dutch spring budget are delayed due to disagreements among the four coalition parties on financial choices—how much to allocate, how to generate it, and where to spend it—with discussions extending into Sunday, previously avoided due to religious observance.
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40% Bias Score
House Passes GOP Budget Blueprint, Promising Massive Tax Cuts
The House narrowly passed a GOP budget blueprint (216-214) Thursday, a key victory for President Trump's agenda promising large tax and regulation cuts, despite initial setbacks due to concerns from some Republicans about the deficit.
House Passes GOP Budget Blueprint, Promising Massive Tax Cuts
The House narrowly passed a GOP budget blueprint (216-214) Thursday, a key victory for President Trump's agenda promising large tax and regulation cuts, despite initial setbacks due to concerns from some Republicans about the deficit.
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64% Bias Score
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