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UK Faces Looming Debt Crisis Amidst Economic Slowdown
The UK's May GDP fell further, while the OBR forecasts a potential tripling of national debt by 2075, highlighting unsustainable fiscal practices and the need for drastic changes in the upcoming budget.
UK Faces Looming Debt Crisis Amidst Economic Slowdown
The UK's May GDP fell further, while the OBR forecasts a potential tripling of national debt by 2075, highlighting unsustainable fiscal practices and the need for drastic changes in the upcoming budget.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Approves €48 Billion Tax Relief Package to Boost Stagnant Economy
Germany's federal government and Bundesrat approved a €48 billion tax relief package for businesses, including degressive tax write-offs on equipment and a phased reduction in corporate tax to 10% by 2032, to counteract three years of economic stagnation and boost growth; the federal government will...
Germany Approves €48 Billion Tax Relief Package to Boost Stagnant Economy
Germany's federal government and Bundesrat approved a €48 billion tax relief package for businesses, including degressive tax write-offs on equipment and a phased reduction in corporate tax to 10% by 2032, to counteract three years of economic stagnation and boost growth; the federal government will...
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44% Bias Score
NRW Municipalities Demand 78% of Federal Special Fund
The Association of Cities and Municipalities of North Rhine-Westphalia demands at least 78% of the €100 billion allocated to the state from the federal special fund be given directly to municipalities to address a massive investment backlog exceeding €50 billion, contrasting with the initial 60% pro...
NRW Municipalities Demand 78% of Federal Special Fund
The Association of Cities and Municipalities of North Rhine-Westphalia demands at least 78% of the €100 billion allocated to the state from the federal special fund be given directly to municipalities to address a massive investment backlog exceeding €50 billion, contrasting with the initial 60% pro...
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44% Bias Score
UK's Soaring Debt Leaves Nation Vulnerable to Bond Market Volatility
The UK's soaring national debt, fueled by unmet deficit reduction targets and rising welfare costs, is making the country increasingly vulnerable to bond market volatility, as highlighted by the recent turmoil surrounding potential cuts to welfare reforms.
UK's Soaring Debt Leaves Nation Vulnerable to Bond Market Volatility
The UK's soaring national debt, fueled by unmet deficit reduction targets and rising welfare costs, is making the country increasingly vulnerable to bond market volatility, as highlighted by the recent turmoil surrounding potential cuts to welfare reforms.
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56% Bias Score
Thuringia Urged to Implement Financial Early Warning System Amidst Rising Debt
Thuringia's State Auditor, Kirsten Butzke, urges the implementation of a financial early warning system to address the state's growing debt and shrinking population, highlighting a planned €1 billion investment program financed through loans as a cause for concern and advocating for a stability repo...
Thuringia Urged to Implement Financial Early Warning System Amidst Rising Debt
Thuringia's State Auditor, Kirsten Butzke, urges the implementation of a financial early warning system to address the state's growing debt and shrinking population, highlighting a planned €1 billion investment program financed through loans as a cause for concern and advocating for a stability repo...
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56% Bias Score
Germany's 2025 Budget: Record Investment Amidst Rising Debt
Germany's €503 billion 2025 draft budget, unveiled by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans record investments of €115 billion financed by increased borrowing (€81.8 billion in 2024, €89.3 billion in 2025), sparking debate over long-term fiscal sustainability and allocation of funds.
Germany's 2025 Budget: Record Investment Amidst Rising Debt
Germany's €503 billion 2025 draft budget, unveiled by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, plans record investments of €115 billion financed by increased borrowing (€81.8 billion in 2024, €89.3 billion in 2025), sparking debate over long-term fiscal sustainability and allocation of funds.
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52% Bias Score
US Customs Revenue Surpasses \$100 Billion Amidst Trump Tariffs
US customs revenue exceeded \$100 billion in fiscal year 2025 due to tariffs imposed by President Trump, resulting in a \$27 billion surplus in June 2025 compared to a \$71 billion deficit in June 2024.
US Customs Revenue Surpasses \$100 Billion Amidst Trump Tariffs
US customs revenue exceeded \$100 billion in fiscal year 2025 due to tariffs imposed by President Trump, resulting in a \$27 billion surplus in June 2025 compared to a \$71 billion deficit in June 2024.
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40% Bias Score
Regressive Tax Cuts in New Budget Reconciliation Bill
Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill on July 3rd that extends 2017 tax cuts, disproportionately benefiting high-income households with an average tax cut of $21,000 (95th-99th percentile), while middle- and low-income households receive smaller cuts, resulting in a $4.5 trillion reduction in...
Regressive Tax Cuts in New Budget Reconciliation Bill
Congress passed a budget reconciliation bill on July 3rd that extends 2017 tax cuts, disproportionately benefiting high-income households with an average tax cut of $21,000 (95th-99th percentile), while middle- and low-income households receive smaller cuts, resulting in a $4.5 trillion reduction in...
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44% Bias Score
U.S. Tariff Revenue Soars to US\$100 Billion in 2025, Projected to Reach US\$300 Billion
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported US\$100 billion in tariff revenue for 2025, projecting US\$300 billion by year's end due to President Trump's trade policies, which include near-universal 10 percent import duties and increased duties on steel, aluminum, and autos; the CBO estimates US\$2.8 ...
U.S. Tariff Revenue Soars to US\$100 Billion in 2025, Projected to Reach US\$300 Billion
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reported US\$100 billion in tariff revenue for 2025, projecting US\$300 billion by year's end due to President Trump's trade policies, which include near-universal 10 percent import duties and increased duties on steel, aluminum, and autos; the CBO estimates US\$2.8 ...
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56% Bias Score
Weidel's Racist Bundestag Speech Sparks Condemnation and Calls for Ban
During Germany's 2025 budget debate, AfD leader Alice Weidel delivered a racist speech filled with völkisch claims about the impact of naturalization on Germany, prompting condemnation from government officials and calls for a ban, while Chancellor Merz's subsequent speech focused on self-praise and...
Weidel's Racist Bundestag Speech Sparks Condemnation and Calls for Ban
During Germany's 2025 budget debate, AfD leader Alice Weidel delivered a racist speech filled with völkisch claims about the impact of naturalization on Germany, prompting condemnation from government officials and calls for a ban, while Chancellor Merz's subsequent speech focused on self-praise and...
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40% Bias Score
Post-WWII German and Japanese Economic Recovery from Hyperinflation
Germany and Japan overcame post-WWII hyperinflation in 1949 by adopting 'cash-only' government budgets, eliminating deficit spending, and significantly reducing taxes after initially high rates, resulting in rapid economic growth and increased tax revenue.
Post-WWII German and Japanese Economic Recovery from Hyperinflation
Germany and Japan overcame post-WWII hyperinflation in 1949 by adopting 'cash-only' government budgets, eliminating deficit spending, and significantly reducing taxes after initially high rates, resulting in rapid economic growth and increased tax revenue.
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60% Bias Score
2025 Budget Bill's Corporate Tax Cuts Face Uncertain Future
The 2025 budget bill permanently extends several 2017 corporate tax cuts, funded partly by Medicaid cuts and altered revenue scoring, decreasing federal revenue by $4.5 trillion over ten years; however, this is unlikely to last due to its partisan nature and the nation's rising debt.
2025 Budget Bill's Corporate Tax Cuts Face Uncertain Future
The 2025 budget bill permanently extends several 2017 corporate tax cuts, funded partly by Medicaid cuts and altered revenue scoring, decreasing federal revenue by $4.5 trillion over ten years; however, this is unlikely to last due to its partisan nature and the nation's rising debt.
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48% Bias Score
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