Andalusian PSOE Proposes New Regional Financing Model, Criticizing Madrid's Tax Cuts
The Spanish Ministry of Finance will meet on February 26th to discuss regional funding, while the Andalusian PSOE proposes a new financing model criticizing Madrid's tax cuts and advocating for increased public service funding and a stronger Interterritorial Compensation Fund, aiming for fairer dist...
Andalusian PSOE Proposes New Regional Financing Model, Criticizing Madrid's Tax Cuts
The Spanish Ministry of Finance will meet on February 26th to discuss regional funding, while the Andalusian PSOE proposes a new financing model criticizing Madrid's tax cuts and advocating for increased public service funding and a stronger Interterritorial Compensation Fund, aiming for fairer dist...
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52% Bias Score
Spain Delays Catalonia Debt Forgiveness Until After Key Socialist Congress
The Spanish government will delay debt forgiveness for Catalonia until after the Andalusian Socialist congress on February 23rd, to avoid internal party conflict before María Jesús Montero's leadership consolidation. The Fiscal and Financial Policy Council (CPFF) meeting on February 26th will addres...
Spain Delays Catalonia Debt Forgiveness Until After Key Socialist Congress
The Spanish government will delay debt forgiveness for Catalonia until after the Andalusian Socialist congress on February 23rd, to avoid internal party conflict before María Jesús Montero's leadership consolidation. The Fiscal and Financial Policy Council (CPFF) meeting on February 26th will addres...
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52% Bias Score
U.K. Pension Funds Weather Borrowing Cost Spike, Unlike 2022 Crisis
Higher U.K. borrowing costs this year, unlike the 2022 mini-budget crisis, have benefited pension funds due to higher funding ratios, lower leverage, improved governance, and a more measured yield increase; however, this reduced demand for new gilts presents challenges for the U.K. Debt Management O...
U.K. Pension Funds Weather Borrowing Cost Spike, Unlike 2022 Crisis
Higher U.K. borrowing costs this year, unlike the 2022 mini-budget crisis, have benefited pension funds due to higher funding ratios, lower leverage, improved governance, and a more measured yield increase; however, this reduced demand for new gilts presents challenges for the U.K. Debt Management O...
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40% Bias Score
US Debt Ceiling Crisis: Trump's Emergency Measures and Tariff Hike
Facing a debt ceiling crisis exceeding $36.1 trillion, the US is implementing temporary spending cuts to avoid default. President Trump, upon inauguration, announced a 25% tariff hike on Mexican and Canadian goods and established a new "Government Efficiency" ministry headed by Elon Musk to cut fede...
US Debt Ceiling Crisis: Trump's Emergency Measures and Tariff Hike
Facing a debt ceiling crisis exceeding $36.1 trillion, the US is implementing temporary spending cuts to avoid default. President Trump, upon inauguration, announced a 25% tariff hike on Mexican and Canadian goods and established a new "Government Efficiency" ministry headed by Elon Musk to cut fede...
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44% Bias Score
Republican Divisions Threaten Trump's Debt Ceiling Strategy
President Trump faces significant Republican opposition to raising the debt ceiling, with 49 House Republicans and 12 Senators never having voted for such a measure, jeopardizing his legislative agenda and potentially leading to a national default.
Republican Divisions Threaten Trump's Debt Ceiling Strategy
President Trump faces significant Republican opposition to raising the debt ceiling, with 49 House Republicans and 12 Senators never having voted for such a measure, jeopardizing his legislative agenda and potentially leading to a national default.
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52% Bias Score
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of £17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
UK Borrowing Surges to Four-Year High, Raising Fiscal Concerns
The UK government's December borrowing hit a four-year high of £17.8 billion, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the Chancellor's fiscal rules amid increased debt interest and spending.
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48% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein Debates Economic Stimulus Strategies
The Schleswig-Holstein state parliament debated proposals to revive the economy, with the SPD pushing for increased state investment and the FDP advocating for business deregulation, highlighting disagreements on how to best address economic challenges and boost growth.
Schleswig-Holstein Debates Economic Stimulus Strategies
The Schleswig-Holstein state parliament debated proposals to revive the economy, with the SPD pushing for increased state investment and the FDP advocating for business deregulation, highlighting disagreements on how to best address economic challenges and boost growth.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's Stagnant Economy: Debt Brake, Low Productivity, and the Threat to Democracy
Germany's economy is stagnating due to the debt brake, according to Minister Habeck, leading to underinvestment and low productivity. The government proposes reforms to increase public investment and address high tax burdens.
Germany's Stagnant Economy: Debt Brake, Low Productivity, and the Threat to Democracy
Germany's economy is stagnating due to the debt brake, according to Minister Habeck, leading to underinvestment and low productivity. The government proposes reforms to increase public investment and address high tax burdens.
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60% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein Faces €1.15 Billion Budget Deficit, Increases Debt to Over €32 Billion
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 budget reveals a €1.15 billion deficit, to be covered mostly by new loans totaling €908 million, pushing the state's debt over €32 billion, despite planned structural spending cuts of €217 million, with significant implications for the state's future financial health and so...
Schleswig-Holstein Faces €1.15 Billion Budget Deficit, Increases Debt to Over €32 Billion
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 budget reveals a €1.15 billion deficit, to be covered mostly by new loans totaling €908 million, pushing the state's debt over €32 billion, despite planned structural spending cuts of €217 million, with significant implications for the state's future financial health and so...
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36% Bias Score
Fissures Emerge in Frugal EU Alliance as Geopolitical Landscape Shifts"
Facing geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine, traditionally frugal EU member states, especially Denmark, show cracks in their united front against increased EU spending and common debt; divisions persist as upcoming budget negotiations loom.
Fissures Emerge in Frugal EU Alliance as Geopolitical Landscape Shifts"
Facing geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine, traditionally frugal EU member states, especially Denmark, show cracks in their united front against increased EU spending and common debt; divisions persist as upcoming budget negotiations loom.
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40% Bias Score
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
French Government Averts Budget Crisis with Concessions, Faces €12 Billion Censure Cost
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard warned that censuring the government's 2025 budget would cost €12 billion, prompting concessions to the Socialist Party to secure its passage. The government projects a 6% deficit for 2024 and plans a €50 billion budgetary effort for 2025, alongside EU capital ma...
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44% Bias Score
French Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
French Government Rejects Taxing Retirees to Fund Social Security
French Economy Minister Eric Lombard rejected a proposal by the Labor Minister to tax 40% of retirees to fund social security in the 2025 budget, citing the government's commitment to avoiding new household taxes; the proposal sparked controversy among political parties and government supporters.
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36% Bias Score