Tag #Government Funding

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Volocopter Files for Insolvency, Exposing Challenges for German eVTOL Sector

German flying taxi startup Volocopter filed for insolvency on December 26th, 2024, after failing to secure funding, highlighting challenges faced by German eVTOL companies compared to heavily subsidized Chinese and US competitors, and prompting debate about German government support for startups.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Spain Allocates 35 Million Euros for Media Digitalization

The Spanish government activated 35 million euros of a 124.5 million euro fund for media digitalization, prioritizing cybersecurity (15 million via INCIBE), AI integration (10 million), data innovation (2 million), and strategic data spaces (8 million).

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Farmer Calls Government's £343 Million Rural Economy Announcement 'Spin'

Derbyshire farmer Amy Wheelton disputes the government's claim of a £343 million rural economy boost, stating it's payment for existing work, not new funding, despite the government's assertion it's the largest investment ever in sustainable food production.

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Zero Hunger
elmundo.es
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€40 Million Investment to Support Doñana National Park's Agricultural Sector

Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition will invest nearly €40 million in Doñana National Park, divided into two initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture and land renaturalization in 14 municipalities, as part of a broader €1.4 billion commitment.

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Life on Land
nos.nl
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Netherlands Ends Energy Emergency Fund Due to Funding Disagreements

The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, helping low-income households pay energy bills, ended for 2025 due to insufficient funding commitments from stakeholders, leaving vulnerable households without support until the 2026 Social Climate Fund.

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No Poverty
cbsnews.com
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Stopgap Funding Bill Passes, Includes $110.4 Billion in Disaster Aid and Controversial Add-Ons

A three-month government funding bill, exceeding initial plans, includes $110.4 billion in disaster aid, RFK stadium jurisdiction transfer to D.C., Baltimore bridge rebuilding funds, a Congressional pay raise, and various health care and consumer protection measures, causing internal GOP dissent.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Little India Harris Park Business Association embroiled in funding scandal

A leadership dispute and allegations of financial mismanagement within the Little India Harris Park Business Association, a recipient of $190,000 in state government grants, has triggered an investigation by the NSW government, freezing association funds and creating a split within the organization.

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Reduced Inequality
cnbc.com
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Musk Accused of Blocking China Investment Bill, Raising National Security Concerns

House Democrats accuse Elon Musk of pressuring Republicans to block a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating US investments in China, jeopardizing crucial tech regulations and raising national security concerns, ultimately leading to a temporary funding bill instead.

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Funding Crisis Cripples Australian Wildlife Rescue

Wildlife rescue groups in Australia are facing a funding crisis, with increased demand due to climate change and dwindling donations forcing reduced opening hours at a major hospital, while one group recorded a 600% increase in calls for help in a single month.

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Life on Land
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Dutch Energy Emergency Fund Ends Amid Funding Disputes

The Netherlands' Temporary Energy Emergency Fund, which provided €84 million in 2024 to aid low-income households with energy bills (averaging €97/month for six months), has ended due to disagreements on funding between the government and private stakeholders, leaving such households without support...

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No Poverty
news.sky.com
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£1 Billion UK Funding to Tackle Record Homelessness in England

The UK government announced a nearly £1 billion cash injection for English councils to tackle record homelessness levels, impacting over 123,100 households and 160,000 children in temporary accommodation, with the funding focusing on prevention and access to permanent social housing.

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foxnews.com
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House Speaker Johnson Faces Leadership Challenge After Short-Term Spending Bill Passes

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces potential challenges to his leadership after a short-term spending bill passed, drawing criticism from within the Republican party for its bipartisan negotiations and unrelated policy riders; several GOP lawmakers have mentioned alternative candidates, though most pu...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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