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Merz's Reform Plans Face Headwinds in German Coalition
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ambitious economic reform plans, including social security and tax reforms, risk fracturing the ruling coalition with the SPD due to disagreements on tackling a €172 billion budget deficit.
Merz's Reform Plans Face Headwinds in German Coalition
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's ambitious economic reform plans, including social security and tax reforms, risk fracturing the ruling coalition with the SPD due to disagreements on tackling a €172 billion budget deficit.
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20% Bias Score
Catalonia's "Singular Financing" Deal Deepens Spain's Economic and Political Divisions
The Spanish government and the Generalitat of Catalonia agreed on a "singular financing" deal, allowing Catalonia to control most tax collection and reduce its contribution to national expenses, creating economic inequality and straining public services in other regions.
Catalonia's "Singular Financing" Deal Deepens Spain's Economic and Political Divisions
The Spanish government and the Generalitat of Catalonia agreed on a "singular financing" deal, allowing Catalonia to control most tax collection and reduce its contribution to national expenses, creating economic inequality and straining public services in other regions.
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64% Bias Score
Underfunded Spanish Regions Demand Funding Reform to Avoid Public Service Collapse
Four underfunded Spanish regions are demanding a fairer distribution of state funds, citing a €137 billion accumulated deficit since 2008 and warning that the current system risks a collapse of public services; Andalusia needs €13.411 billion more to reach the national average.
Underfunded Spanish Regions Demand Funding Reform to Avoid Public Service Collapse
Four underfunded Spanish regions are demanding a fairer distribution of state funds, citing a €137 billion accumulated deficit since 2008 and warning that the current system risks a collapse of public services; Andalusia needs €13.411 billion more to reach the national average.
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52% Bias Score
Greece to Transfer ENFIA Tax Management to Local Authorities
A proposal by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras suggests transferring some or all ENFIA property tax management to Greek local governments, aiming to boost transparency and accountability, addressing the current low local government control (2.94% vs. >12% EU average) and the disconnect betw...
Greece to Transfer ENFIA Tax Management to Local Authorities
A proposal by Bank of Greece Governor Yannis Stournaras suggests transferring some or all ENFIA property tax management to Greek local governments, aiming to boost transparency and accountability, addressing the current low local government control (2.94% vs. >12% EU average) and the disconnect betw...
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44% Bias Score
Fedea Proposes Overhaul of Spain's Autonomous Financing System
Fedea proposes reforming Spain's 2009 autonomous financing system, focusing on greater regional control over the IRPF to enhance fiscal responsibility and transparency, while exploring similar options for VAT and corporate tax, balancing regional autonomy with national financial stability.
Fedea Proposes Overhaul of Spain's Autonomous Financing System
Fedea proposes reforming Spain's 2009 autonomous financing system, focusing on greater regional control over the IRPF to enhance fiscal responsibility and transparency, while exploring similar options for VAT and corporate tax, balancing regional autonomy with national financial stability.
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20% Bias Score
Podemos Euskadi Elects New Leader, Vaquero, to Challenge PNV
Following a closely contested internal election, Richar Vaquero assumed leadership of Podemos Euskadi, replacing Pilar Garrido. Vaquero, a provincial council member in Bizkaia, plans to maintain a critical stance against the PNV, focusing on housing, energy, and fiscal policies. His election occurre...
Podemos Euskadi Elects New Leader, Vaquero, to Challenge PNV
Following a closely contested internal election, Richar Vaquero assumed leadership of Podemos Euskadi, replacing Pilar Garrido. Vaquero, a provincial council member in Bizkaia, plans to maintain a critical stance against the PNV, focusing on housing, energy, and fiscal policies. His election occurre...
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40% Bias Score
IDB Approves $10 Billion Support Package for Argentina
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $10 billion financial support package for Argentina from 2025 to 2028, aiming to reduce poverty and boost private investment through fiscal reforms and economic liberalization, with disbursements contingent on program execution.
IDB Approves $10 Billion Support Package for Argentina
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $10 billion financial support package for Argentina from 2025 to 2028, aiming to reduce poverty and boost private investment through fiscal reforms and economic liberalization, with disbursements contingent on program execution.
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36% Bias Score
Colombia's Finance Ministry: A Cycle of Short Tenures and Policy Instability"
Three recent Colombian Ministers of Finance—José Antonio Ocampo, Ricardo Bonilla, and Diego Guevara—faced challenges including passing tax reforms, managing fiscal deficits, and navigating political tensions, resulting in short tenures and policy instability.
Colombia's Finance Ministry: A Cycle of Short Tenures and Policy Instability"
Three recent Colombian Ministers of Finance—José Antonio Ocampo, Ricardo Bonilla, and Diego Guevara—faced challenges including passing tax reforms, managing fiscal deficits, and navigating political tensions, resulting in short tenures and policy instability.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Tax Policy Increases Burden on Lower-Income Households
A Fedea study reveals that Spain's refusal to adjust the IRPF for inflation since 2015, particularly during the past two years of high inflation, has led to a 44% increase for a middle-income household and disproportionately affects lower-income earners, resulting in significant extra tax burdens.
Spanish Tax Policy Increases Burden on Lower-Income Households
A Fedea study reveals that Spain's refusal to adjust the IRPF for inflation since 2015, particularly during the past two years of high inflation, has led to a 44% increase for a middle-income household and disproportionately affects lower-income earners, resulting in significant extra tax burdens.
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52% Bias Score
Podemos's Internal Split Halts Basque Tax Reform
Podemos's Basque Country branch failed to reach an agreement on a tax reform deal with the PNV and PSE-EE due to a close internal vote (46% in favor, 43% against) with low participation (under 25%), jeopardizing the reform's passage in Álava and Gipuzkoa before the March 12th deadline.
Podemos's Internal Split Halts Basque Tax Reform
Podemos's Basque Country branch failed to reach an agreement on a tax reform deal with the PNV and PSE-EE due to a close internal vote (46% in favor, 43% against) with low participation (under 25%), jeopardizing the reform's passage in Álava and Gipuzkoa before the March 12th deadline.
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36% Bias Score
Basque PP Demands Tax Cuts in Fiscal Reform Negotiations
The Basque PP is demanding personal income tax (IRPF) cuts in fiscal reform negotiations with the PNV, citing inflation's impact and aiming for a joint agreement in Álava and Gipuzkoa, contrasting with EH Bildu's rejection of the provincial government's proposal.
Basque PP Demands Tax Cuts in Fiscal Reform Negotiations
The Basque PP is demanding personal income tax (IRPF) cuts in fiscal reform negotiations with the PNV, citing inflation's impact and aiming for a joint agreement in Álava and Gipuzkoa, contrasting with EH Bildu's rejection of the provincial government's proposal.
Progress
52% Bias Score
PSOE Loses Ground to PP in December CIS Barometer
The December CIS barometer shows the PSOE losing two points, reducing its lead over the PP to under four points (32.2% vs 28.4%), while Vox rises to 12.2% and Sumar remains at 7%, following a survey of 4,621 people from December 2nd to 9th.
PSOE Loses Ground to PP in December CIS Barometer
The December CIS barometer shows the PSOE losing two points, reducing its lead over the PP to under four points (32.2% vs 28.4%), while Vox rises to 12.2% and Sumar remains at 7%, following a survey of 4,621 people from December 2nd to 9th.
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44% Bias Score
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