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German Election: Economic Crisis and Defense Policy Define Key Party Differences

Germany's upcoming election sees four major parties—CDU/CSU, SPD, Greens, and FDP—with differing approaches to economic recovery (state intervention vs. tax cuts) and defense (escalation concerns vs. stronger deterrents), shaping the country's future trajectory.

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CDU's Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts

Germany's CDU unveils its election platform, proposing stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2% of GDP, and tax cuts, while aiming for a rightward shift from Merkel's policies.

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German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence

Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.

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Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion

Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.

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China to Raise Budget Deficit to Record High Amid US Tariff Concerns

China will raise its budget deficit to 4 percent of GDP in 2024, a record high, to counteract the expected increase in US tariffs under a Trump administration, while maintaining a 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024 and 2025.

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Canada's Deficit Exceeds Target at $61.9 Billion

Canada's fall economic update reveals a $61.9 billion deficit for 2023-24, exceeding the $40.1 billion target due to unanticipated costs; the 2024-25 deficit is projected at $48.3 billion, while longer-term fiscal targets remain.

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German Election: Parties Clash Over Economic Policies Amidst GDP Concerns

Germany's upcoming election centers on economic policies to counter potential GDP shrinkage, with the Union focusing on tax cuts, the SPD and Greens on investments and higher taxes on the wealthy, and the Left advocating for democratic socialism.

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Australia's Budget Deficit Reaches \$26.9 Billion, Exposing Tax System Flaws

Australia's budget shows a \$26.9 billion deficit this year, rising to \$46.9 billion in 2025-26, driven by increased spending in healthcare and aged care, despite efforts to control growth; this creates political challenges for both the government and opposition, revealing flaws in the tax system.

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Rhineland-Palatinate Budget Debate: Opposition Criticizes Investment Shortfalls

The Rhineland-Palatinate state parliament is debating the 2025/26 double budget, with the CDU opposition criticizing the government's plan for insufficient investment in infrastructure and municipal funding, demanding an additional €300 million annually for municipalities and a €100 million hardship...

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China's Economy Shows Mixed Recovery in November

China's November economy showed a mixed recovery with industrial output rising 5.4 percent year-on-year, but retail sales slowing to 3 percent and fixed-asset investment at 3.3 percent; economists predict increased fiscal spending and potential interest rate cuts in 2025.

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Freeland Resigns Amidst Soaring Canadian Deficit

Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over spending, highlighting a $241-billion projected deficit over six years, significantly higher than previous projections, amid concerns about fiscal responsibility and potential rec...

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Canada's Deficit Exceeds Guardrail, But Net Debt Remains Low

Canada's federal government reported a $61.9-billion deficit, exceeding a fiscal guardrail; however, its net debt-to-GDP ratio remains low due to government investments and assets; the focus should be on the value of government spending, not arbitrary deficit limits.

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