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Russia's Budget Deficit Soars to 3.694 Trillion Rubles in First Half of 2025

Russia's federal budget deficit totaled 3.694 trillion rubles (1.7% of GDP) in the first half of 2025, exceeding initial projections due to increased government spending (20.2% rise) despite a 2.8% revenue increase. Independent analysts express concerns, citing a 78% deficit surge in Q2 and potentia...

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Dutch Government Spends €2.4 Million on Diversity Policies, Effectiveness Questioned

The Dutch government spent over €2.4 million on diversity and inclusion policies in 2023, with the Council for the Judiciary spending €500,000, raising concerns about effectiveness and potential overreach as illustrated by the Social Insurance Bank removing artwork deemed potentially offensive.

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Gender Equality
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Contrasting Trends in Greek Economy: Infrastructure Investment vs. EU Funding Inefficiencies

Greece shows signs of economic acceleration, with the €5.18 million PYRKAL campus compensation, 45.6 million highway passages generating €172.7 million revenue, and €7 million Germanos profits returned to OTE. However, European Public Prosecutor's Office investigations into OPKEPE reveal deep-seated...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spain's Public Deficit Rises Due to Valencia Flood Relief Spending

Spain's public administrations recorded a €5.523 billion deficit by April 2025, a 5.7% increase from 2024, mainly due to €2.835 billion in extraordinary spending to address the October 2024 Valencia floods; excluding this, the deficit would have been significantly lower.

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Labour MPs Rebel Against £5 Billion Welfare Cuts

Over 100 Labour MPs are rebelling against a £5 billion welfare cuts package, prompting cabinet ministers to pressure them to withdraw support ahead of a Tuesday vote; the amendment, if passed, would block the reforms and calls for a delay to assess the impact of cuts to personal independence payment...

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Senate GOP Bill Provisions Fail Byrd Rule Compliance

The Senate GOP's "big, beautiful bill" faces setbacks as several provisions, including those targeting the CFPB and Federal Reserve pay, failed the Byrd Rule's Senate compliance process, potentially delaying passage or requiring bipartisan support.

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French Government Strengthens Prefects' Role to Improve Public Service Efficiency

French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a reform strengthening prefects' roles to improve public service delivery and spending efficiency, involving increased coordination of state actions at the local level and a new decree to be presented by the end of July.

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DNC Chair Calls Trump Spending Bill "Bulls---," Predicts GOP Midterm Losses

DNC Chairman Ken Martin called President Trump's $3.3 trillion government spending bill "bulls---" during an MSNBC interview on Thursday, ahead of its final congressional passage, framing Republican support as a "betrayal" and predicting negative consequences for the GOP in the upcoming midterm elec...

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Trump Threatens Musk Amid 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Feud

President Trump threatened Elon Musk with potential retaliation from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after Musk intensified his campaign to defeat Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill,' which includes eliminating the electric vehicle mandate impacting Tesla; Trump also questioned whether h...

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Starmer Offers Billions in Concessions to Avert Welfare Bill Defeat

Facing a rebellion from over 120 Labour MPs, Keir Starmer offered significant concessions on his controversial welfare bill, costing billions, to avoid a Commons defeat next week and shore up his authority; the concessions include applying changes only to new claimants and further consultation on di...

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DOGE Employee "Big Balls" Resigns After Exposing Flaws in Treasury Department Payment Systems

A 19-year-old White House employee nicknamed "Big Balls," whose real name is Edward Coristine, resigned from his post at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) after revealing flaws in the U.S. Treasury Department's payment systems; his resignation follows that of Elon Musk and other staff m...

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UK Government Faces Rebellion Over Welfare Reforms

Amid a potential rebellion, the UK government is pushing welfare reforms expected to save £5 billion annually, despite opposition from Labour MPs and disability groups who warn of 'disastrous' effects on vulnerable people; a minister has already resigned in protest.

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