Tag #Government Spending

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€900 Million of Saxony-Anhalt's COVID-19 Fund Remains Unspent

Nearly €900 million of a €1.97 billion COVID-19 special fund remains unspent in Saxony-Anhalt by end of July 2024 due to administrative hurdles, contractor shortages, and complex project planning, impacting schools, hospitals, and digitalization projects.

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Quality Education
zeit.de
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US to Review 55 Million Visas for Immigration Violations

The US Department of State will review 55 million visas for immigration violations, potentially leading to revocations or deportations; this follows a trend of increased visa revocations under Trump's administration, particularly affecting student visas.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Germany's National Debt Falls Significantly in First Half of 2025

Germany's national debt fell to €28.9 billion in the first half of 2025, a €19.4 billion decrease compared to 2024, driven by lower federal and state deficits, but offset by a rise in municipal debt. Increased tax and social security revenues contributed to this improvement, although future defense ...

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theguardian.com
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UK Asylum Seeker Hotel Numbers Rise Amidst Legal Challenges

The number of asylum seekers in UK hotels rose 8% to 32,059 in the year to June 2025, while the asylum application backlog fell 18% to under 70,000; however, a court ruling against using a hotel in Essex to house asylum seekers has led to legal challenges from multiple councils.

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smh.com.au
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Chalmers and O'Brien Clash Over Government Spending at Economic Summit

At a government economic summit, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien clashed over government spending, with O'Brien accusing Chalmers of overspending and creating long-term deficits, while Chalmers rejected O'Brien's claims. The disagreement highlights contrasting fiscal manageme...

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Congress Targets Funding for Postal Service's Electric Vehicle Fleet

Facing Republican-led efforts to cut billions in funding, the U.S. Postal Service's plan to replace its aging gas-powered mail trucks with electric vehicles is in jeopardy, despite potential emission reductions of up to 20 million tons over 20 years and millions already invested.

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Climate Action
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€150,000 Dinner Hosted by Spanish Government at Seville UN Summit

The Spanish government spent over €150,000 on a dinner for 150 attendees during a UN summit in Seville, including €46,000 for venue rental, €67,000 for catering by Michelin-starred chef Juanlu Fernández, and over €35,000 for additional expenses.

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faz.net
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Germany's Economy Contracts Sharply in Q2 2024

Germany's economy shrank by 0.3 percent in Q2 2024, worse than the initial estimate, due to weak industrial production and dampened consumer spending; the government's new borrowing decreased to 28.9 billion euros in the first half of the year.

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NDIS Fraud: $2 Billion Misused, Reforms Demanded

Australia's $48.5 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is under fire for widespread fraud, with approximately $2 billion misused on luxury items and illicit activities, prompting calls for reform and stricter oversight to protect vulnerable participants and taxpayers.

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nbcnews.com
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ICE Proposed Airline for Increased Deportations

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem proposes using $30 billion to create an ICE airline to increase deportations from roughly 15,000 per month to 30,000-35,000, potentially costing $2.4 billion to $12 billion for 30 planes and significantly altering ICE operations.

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elmundo.es
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Spain's Soaring Debt Payments Hit Record High

Spain's public debt reached 103.4% of GDP in June, leading to a record 41.726 billion euro interest payment in 2024, exceeding even the 2013 post-crisis level and impacting government spending priorities.

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Trump Defends Social Security Amidst Accusations of Undermining the Program

On Social Security's 90th anniversary, President Trump signed a proclamation defending the program while facing criticism for policies that critics say weaken it; the Social Security Administration's trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2033.

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