Showing 49 to 60 of 803 results
France-Italy Diplomatic Row over Tax Policies
French Prime Minister François Bayrou accused Italy of "fiscal dumping," prompting a strong rebuke from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who called the claims "unfounded" and defended Italy's economic stability.
France-Italy Diplomatic Row over Tax Policies
French Prime Minister François Bayrou accused Italy of "fiscal dumping," prompting a strong rebuke from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who called the claims "unfounded" and defended Italy's economic stability.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Merz Urges German Social System Reforms, Predicting Necessary Cuts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is demanding urgent reforms to the social security system, anticipating necessary cuts, particularly to the Bürgergeld (citizen's benefit), to boost employment and growth, with planned legislative initiatives in the autumn.
Merz Urges German Social System Reforms, Predicting Necessary Cuts
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is demanding urgent reforms to the social security system, anticipating necessary cuts, particularly to the Bürgergeld (citizen's benefit), to boost employment and growth, with planned legislative initiatives in the autumn.
Progress
44% Bias Score
UK GDP Surges Despite High Inflation and Fiscal Deficit
The UK's Q2 2025 GDP surprisingly grew by 0.3%, exceeding forecasts, despite high inflation near 4% and a large public debt. Economists debate the causes, with some citing statistical adjustments and others highlighting increased US exports. The government faces pressure to invest while addressing i...
UK GDP Surges Despite High Inflation and Fiscal Deficit
The UK's Q2 2025 GDP surprisingly grew by 0.3%, exceeding forecasts, despite high inflation near 4% and a large public debt. Economists debate the causes, with some citing statistical adjustments and others highlighting increased US exports. The government faces pressure to invest while addressing i...
Progress
36% Bias Score
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged approach to boost domestic demand, including optimizing a 300 billion yuan consumer goods trade-in program that has already spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances and 74 million digital devices, alongside new loan interest subsidies for ...
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged approach to boost domestic demand, including optimizing a 300 billion yuan consumer goods trade-in program that has already spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances and 74 million digital devices, alongside new loan interest subsidies for ...
Progress
24% Bias Score
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged plan to boost domestic demand using fiscal, tax, and financial policies, following a successful trade-in program for consumer goods that spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances, 74 million digital devices, and almost 9.06 million electric...
China Unveils Multi-Pronged Plan to Boost Domestic Demand
China's State Council announced a multi-pronged plan to boost domestic demand using fiscal, tax, and financial policies, following a successful trade-in program for consumer goods that spurred purchases of over 109 million home appliances, 74 million digital devices, and almost 9.06 million electric...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Economy Contracts Sharply in Q2 2024
Germany's economy shrank by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, worse than the initial estimate, due to weak industrial production and dampened consumer spending; the government's new borrowing decreased to 28.9 billion euros in the first half of the year.
Germany's Economy Contracts Sharply in Q2 2024
Germany's economy shrank by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, worse than the initial estimate, due to weak industrial production and dampened consumer spending; the government's new borrowing decreased to 28.9 billion euros in the first half of the year.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Spain's Fiscal Prudence Amidst European Debt Concerns
Spain's debt-to-GDP ratio hovers around one year, its deficit converges towards the 3% threshold, and its economic expansion continues, unlike France which faces political crisis due to budgetary impasse, or Finland, whose austerity measures led to a 7.4% drop in investment since 2023.
Spain's Fiscal Prudence Amidst European Debt Concerns
Spain's debt-to-GDP ratio hovers around one year, its deficit converges towards the 3% threshold, and its economic expansion continues, unlike France which faces political crisis due to budgetary impasse, or Finland, whose austerity measures led to a 7.4% drop in investment since 2023.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Spain Approves Debt Relief for Autonomous Communities Amidst Transparency Concerns
The Spanish government will approve a debt reduction for several autonomous communities, including Catalonia, by year's end, sparking controversy due to a lack of transparency in government spending data which has been inaccessible to the public for almost two years.
Spain Approves Debt Relief for Autonomous Communities Amidst Transparency Concerns
The Spanish government will approve a debt reduction for several autonomous communities, including Catalonia, by year's end, sparking controversy due to a lack of transparency in government spending data which has been inaccessible to the public for almost two years.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Canada's $150 Billion Defence Spending Plan: Economic Opportunities and Risks
Canada will increase its defense spending to 2 percent of GDP by next year and aims for 3.5 percent by 2035, a $150-billion annual investment driven by geopolitical threats and the potential for economic stimulus, although economists warn about potential risks.
Canada's $150 Billion Defence Spending Plan: Economic Opportunities and Risks
Canada will increase its defense spending to 2 percent of GDP by next year and aims for 3.5 percent by 2035, a $150-billion annual investment driven by geopolitical threats and the potential for economic stimulus, although economists warn about potential risks.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Australian Government Considers Corporate Tax Changes to Boost Investment
Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicated potential changes to corporate tax rates to encourage investment, contingent on affordability, following discussions at a recent economic summit exploring various tax reform proposals including a 5% cashflow tax on large businesses to fund lower taxes for...
Australian Government Considers Corporate Tax Changes to Boost Investment
Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicated potential changes to corporate tax rates to encourage investment, contingent on affordability, following discussions at a recent economic summit exploring various tax reform proposals including a 5% cashflow tax on large businesses to fund lower taxes for...
Progress
36% Bias Score
JU Chairman Calls for Pension Cuts and Civil Servant Reform in Germany
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Junge Union (JU), called for cuts to pension spending, stricter early retirement eligibility, and limitations on civil servant pension increases to address Germany's demographic challenges and ensure the long-term sustainability of the social security system.
JU Chairman Calls for Pension Cuts and Civil Servant Reform in Germany
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Junge Union (JU), called for cuts to pension spending, stricter early retirement eligibility, and limitations on civil servant pension increases to address Germany's demographic challenges and ensure the long-term sustainability of the social security system.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Germany's National Debt Falls Significantly in First Half of 2025
Germany's national debt fell to €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a €19.4 billion decrease compared to 2024, driven by lower federal and state deficits, but offset by a rise in municipal debt. Increased tax and social security revenues contributed to this improvement, although future defense ...
Germany's National Debt Falls Significantly in First Half of 2025
Germany's national debt fell to €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a €19.4 billion decrease compared to 2024, driven by lower federal and state deficits, but offset by a rise in municipal debt. Increased tax and social security revenues contributed to this improvement, although future defense ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Showing 49 to 60 of 803 results