Tag #Government Policy

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Turkish Family Doctors Plan January Strike Amidst Regulatory Dispute

Turkish family doctors are planning another three-day strike from January 6th to 10th, protesting new regulations that penalize them for patients' missed appointments and change performance-based pay, following previous strikes in November and December. The doctors threaten further action, including...

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Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greece's Conditional Water Company Subsidy Sparks Controversy

Greece will allocate up to €200 million to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water companies (DEYA), but 70% debt coverage requires absorption by EYDAP or EYATH or mergers, otherwise it's 30% for financially sound companies only, prompting backlash from DEYA's association.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
theguardian.com
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UK Government Undertakes Wide-Ranging Reforms to Address Long-Term Challenges

The UK government is implementing significant reforms, including Whitehall restructuring and cross-departmental collaborations, to address long-term challenges, using wellbeing frameworks to articulate shared ambitions and plans, mirroring a global trend of long-term strategic planning.

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Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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UK Entrepreneurship: Booming Registrations Despite Economic Headwinds

The UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem shows record-high business registrations and VC funding, but faces challenges from Brexit, increased taxes, and rising labor costs, with the government attempting to balance fiscal responsibility and growth-friendly policies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Dutch Cabinet Postpones Box 3 Tax Reform Until 2028

The Dutch government delayed the implementation of its new box 3 tax system until 2028 due to criticism, opting for a temporary wealth tax increase on specific assets (stocks, real estate, crypto) to generate €2.5 billion, while exempting those with primarily savings.

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Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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Slovak Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amidst Healthcare Crisis

Slovak doctors are threatening mass resignations due to poor working conditions, corruption, and low pay, prompting the government to pass a law enabling forced labor to prevent a healthcare crisis.

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Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Tax Revenue Improves Amidst Higher Compliance

Greek tax authorities report that 80% of taxes are paid on time, with corporate income tax and VAT showing significant increases due to government measures promoting electronic transactions, while individual taxpayer compliance is lower.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Canadian Government's Economic Communication Failure Amidst Positive Indicators

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation highlights the Canadian government's failure to address public economic anxiety despite positive economic indicators, revealing a disconnect between policy and public perception.

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Reduced Inequality
bbc.com
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UK Job Vacancies Plummet 26%, Raising Recession Fears

Reed, a major UK recruitment firm, reports a 26% year-on-year fall in job vacancies by November, suggesting a possible recession as the economy shrank in September and October; Unemployment rose to 4.3% in September, and the government's recent tax increase on employers is blamed for the decline.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
elmundo.es
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35,000 Protest in Madrid Against Potential Collapse of Spanish Public Health System

Approximately 35,000 Spanish public workers protested in Madrid on December 16th against the potential collapse of the Muface mutual health system due to stalled negotiations between the government and insurance companies over a premium increase, impacting 1.5 million individuals and their families'...

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china.org.cn
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China's Private Sector Confident Amidst Government Support

Leading Chinese entrepreneurs expressed confidence in navigating economic challenges, citing government support policies as a key driver of renewed investment and innovation across various sectors, including technology, automotive, and chemicals.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
nos.nl
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Dutch Government Scales Back Pipeline Project, Leaving Hazardous Rail Transport Unchanged

The Dutch government decided to limit the Delta Rhine Corridor pipeline project to hydrogen and CO2 transport, leaving hazardous materials like ammonia and LPG to continue traveling by rail through South Netherlands, despite concerns over safety and the hindrance to housing development.

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