Tag #Fiscal Policy

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Merz's Government: Assertive Foreign Policy, Stricter Migration, and Unprecedented Debt"))

Following a contentious election, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government has prioritized foreign policy engagements, implemented stricter migration controls, and controversially suspended debt rules to enable €1 trillion in new spending, sparking mixed public reactions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Government Redistributes £2.1 Billion in Council Funding, Hitting Inner London Hardest

The UK government will redistribute roughly £2.1 billion in annual council funding from 2026, with inner London councils facing cuts up to 12% after inflation, while outer London and other urban areas gain; the changes aim to align funding with service demand.

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Thuringia Plans Further Municipal Mergers Amidst Funding Review

Thuringia plans further municipal mergers by 2026, continuing a trend of voluntary consolidations incentivized by premiums, reducing the number of municipalities from 849 in 2016 to 605 in 2024; the current funding program ends in 2026, with a review planned.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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£50 Billion UK Budget Deficit Requires Drastic Fiscal Measures

The UK faces a £50 billion budget deficit by 2029/30, necessitating significant tax increases or spending cuts according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR); this is due to Labour's lack of an economic plan upon entering government, and failure to address this will have...

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UK Faces £41.2bn Budget Shortfall, Forcing Tough Choices

The UK government faces a £41.2bn shortfall by 2029-30, violating fiscal rules due to poor economic growth, higher borrowing, and reversed welfare cuts, forcing tough choices on tax rises or spending cuts in the autumn budget.

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Spanish Government Blames Madrid's Tax Cuts to Justify Increased Funding for Catalonia

The Spanish government is attempting to justify increased funding for Catalonia by accusing Madrid of unfair tax competition, a narrative refuted by Madrid's data showing its significant contribution to national revenue, and facing opposition within the governing coalition.

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Spanish Regions Criticize Madrid's Tax Advantages, Sparking Investigations and Debate

From 2014 to 2023, various Spanish regional presidents criticized Madrid's lower taxes, fueled by its capital status, leading to accusations of tax dumping and prompting investigations into potential tax fraud. One region established a task force to identify fraudulent residency changes aimed at exp...

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German Minister Urges Budget Cuts, Rejects Tax Hikes

Facing a large budget deficit, German Chancellor's Office Minister Thorsten Frei urged the coalition for spending cuts, rejecting tax increases and calling for Bürgergeld reforms to reduce recipients while maintaining benefits. He also labelled the AfD as a right-radical party, citing a lack of comm...

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UK Faces £40 Billion Budget Black Hole, Forcing Tax Hike Consideration

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a £40 billion budget deficit, prompting consideration of income tax hikes, VAT increases, or National Insurance reversals, each with potential economic and political ramifications.

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UK Faces £41.2 Billion Budget Deficit, Forcing Tax Hikes

The UK faces a £41.2 billion budget deficit, prompting Chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider tax increases to meet fiscal targets, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

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Illa and Ayuso Clash Over Fiscal Policy in Spain

Catalan President Salvador Illa, marking his first year in office, promotes a "shared prosperity" economic model emphasizing fiscal solidarity among Spain's regions, clashing with Madrid's tax-cut policies advocated by President Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

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Madrid's Tax Cuts Spark Debate on Fiscal Fairness in Spain

The Madrid regional government is accused of using tax cuts to attract wealthy residents and businesses, triggering a debate about fiscal fairness and regional autonomy in Spain.

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52% Bias Score

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