Tag #Government Policy

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China's Vehicle Subsidy Programs Boost Economic Activity

As of May 11, 2025, China received 3.23 million vehicle renewal subsidy applications and over 10 million trade-in subsidy applications since the program's 2024 launch, boosting consumer spending and economic recovery, with regional variations in implementation strategies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Global EV Sales Surge 29% in April Despite Regional Variations

Global electric vehicle sales jumped 29% year-on-year in April 2025 to 1.5 million units, but dropped 12% from March; Europe and China lead growth, while North America lags due to policy uncertainty and tariffs; future market share hinges on government incentives.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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UK Job Market Slowdown: April Figures Reveal 33,000 Payroll Drop

UK payroll employment fell by 33,000 in April, with vacancies down 42,000, pushing unemployment to 4.5 percent; this slowdown is attributed to increased National Insurance and the National Living Wage, alongside global uncertainty.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Greece's Tech-Driven Crackdown on Tax Evasion Yields €22 Billion

The Greek government's initiative linking POS systems to tax machines resulted in a 103.1% increase in declared income from freelancers in 2024, generating an additional €22 billion in tax revenue, exposing a significant gap between declared income (€80 billion) and consumption (€140 billion) in 202...

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Reduced Inequality
nrc.nl
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Dutch Council Advocates Incremental Reforms to Cultural Subsidy System

The Dutch Council for Culture advises extending cultural subsidies from four to eight years and enhancing intergovernmental cooperation to improve the €560 million annual system, addressing innovation and accessibility issues while awaiting additional funding for comprehensive reform.

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Quality Education
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VA Ends Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans, Sparking Foreclosure Concerns

The Department of Veterans Affairs is ending its mortgage rescue program, VASP, on May 1, 2025, prompting concerns about increased veteran foreclosures; approximately 81,000 veterans are at risk of foreclosure, but the VA insists current enrollees will not be affected and other assistance programs a...

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No Poverty
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Global EV Sales Surge 29% Despite Regional Variations

Global electric vehicle sales increased by 29% year-on-year in April 2025 to 1.5 million units, despite a 12% drop from March; Europe, China, and the rest of the world showed strong growth, while North America experienced a decline; political factors are significantly impacting the market.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
nos.nl
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Dutch Asylum Law Repeal Faces Strong Opposition

Municipalities, the COA, and Refugee Work oppose the Dutch government's plan to repeal the asylum seeker distribution law, warning of chaos, higher costs (at least €1 billion annually), and negative impacts on asylum seeker integration.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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UK Pension Funds Pledge £25bn for Domestic Investments

Seventeen major UK pension funds signed the Mansion House accord, committing to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution schemes (around £50bn by 2030) in private assets, with half dedicated to UK projects, aiming to boost domestic investment and economic growth.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spain Invests in Defense Industry Consolidation

Spain's defense industry, with €7.5 billion in revenue and 70% export, is fragmented, leading the government to support Indra as a national champion through investment and participation in European projects like FCAS, aiming for 2% of GDP in military spending this year.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dw.com
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Russian Regions Pay Pregnant Schoolgirls, Sparking Debate

Several Russian regions are giving pregnant schoolgirls one-time payments of 100,000-150,000 rubles, sparking debate about whether this incentivizes underage pregnancies or provides necessary support; a survey reveals 74% of Russians consider teenage pregnancies unacceptable.

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No Poverty
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UK Government Fails to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts

A UK government report reveals inadequate climate change adaptation measures, resulting in current impacts like flooding, wildfires, and infrastructure failures, and projecting severe risks by 2050, including widespread flooding, thousands of heat-related deaths, and a 7% GDP loss.

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Climate Action

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