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Colombia's Investment Recovers, But Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Colombia's investment grew by 7.6% in 2024, driven by infrastructure projects, but remains below pre-pandemic levels due to slow government stimulus, tax reforms, and economic uncertainty; experts urge increased public spending and higher investment rates to ensure sustainable growth.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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DHS Seeks to Deputize IRS Agents for Immigration Enforcement

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem requested that the Treasury Department deputize IRS criminal investigators and other personnel for immigration enforcement, focusing on human trafficking and illegal hiring, as part of President Trump's whole-of-government approach to immigration.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK Deportees Footage Sparks Criticism Amidst Immigration Policy Debate

The UK government released footage of asylum seekers being deported, a tactic criticized for being ineffective, prioritizing punishment over voluntary returns, and potentially fueling anti-immigrant sentiment; experts advocate for addressing asylum backlogs and improving housing.

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Political Shifts and Economic Factors Hamper Renewable Energy Transition

Despite the decreasing cost of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, a complete shift away from fossil fuels is hampered by insufficient government support for crucial infrastructure upgrades, grid modernization, and energy storage solutions.

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Climate Action
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Baden-Württemberg Sees Slight Rise in Social Housing Units in 2024

In Baden-Württemberg, social housing units rose by 1,034 to 54,634 in 2024 due to a 641 million euro state funding program, creating 3,001 new units while 1,354 lost occupancy restrictions; an additional 456 million euros in federal funds are pending.

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UK Government Unveils Ambitious Economic Growth Plan Amidst Global Uncertainty

The UK government launched a new economic growth plan focused on infrastructure projects and regional development, particularly the Oxford-Cambridge corridor, facing challenges from past failures and global economic headwinds.

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Global EV Sales Rise 18% in January 2025 Despite Regional Variations

Global electric vehicle sales reached 1.3 million units in January 2025, a year-over-year increase of 18% despite a 35% decrease from December; regional variations were driven by factors such as new emission regulations, seasonal effects, and government policies.

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Climate Action
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Canadian Regulations Curb Economic Growth

A Statistics Canada report found that a 37% increase in federal business regulations between 2006 and 2021 lowered Canada's GDP growth by 1.7 percentage points, employment growth by 1.3 percentage points, and labor productivity by 0.4 percentage points; the impact was less severe for small businesse...

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Catalan Farmers Block Roads in Major Protest

Catalan agricultural workers are staging a major protest on Monday, blocking key roads across Catalonia to demand improvements in working conditions, including reduced bureaucracy, better irrigation, and regulatory changes to reduce costs compared to other countries. The protests, organized by Gremi...

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Zero Hunger
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Fire Damages Neglected Athenian Building, Underscoring Need for Heritage Preservation Funding"

A fire damaged a neoclassical building in Athens, highlighting the problem of neglected protected buildings in Greece due to unclear ownership and high renovation costs; a new government program, 'Diaitiro Private Sector', aims to provide funding for renovations, but concerns remain about its scale ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Netherlands Misses Disability Job Creation Target by 37,000

The Netherlands' 2015 Jobs Agreement, aiming to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities by 2023, has fallen short, creating only around 88,000 positions, despite subsidies and incentives; complexities in the application process and employer concerns regarding risks significantly hindered th...

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German Electro-Digital Industry Faces 2025 Job Cuts Amidst Production Decline

Germany's electro- and digital industry faces a 2 percent production drop in 2024, with further job cuts anticipated in 2025 due to persistent economic weakness, prompting calls for governmental intervention to address overregulation, high costs, and boost investor confidence.

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