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Italy's Job Market: Conflicting Narratives on Employment and Wages
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported over one million new jobs created in two and a half years, reaching a record high of more than 24.3 million employed, with female employment at its peak and unemployment at an 18-year low; however, opposition leaders contest these claims, citing stagnan...
Italy's Job Market: Conflicting Narratives on Employment and Wages
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reported over one million new jobs created in two and a half years, reaching a record high of more than 24.3 million employed, with female employment at its peak and unemployment at an 18-year low; however, opposition leaders contest these claims, citing stagnan...
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Working Poverty Rises in Italy, Exceeding Germany
In 2024, 9% of full-time employed Italians faced poverty, exceeding Germany's 3.7% and up from 8.7% in 2023; this rise is especially sharp among the self-employed (17.2%) and those with only mandatory schooling (18.2%), while poverty among university graduates rose from 3.6% to 4.5%.
Working Poverty Rises in Italy, Exceeding Germany
In 2024, 9% of full-time employed Italians faced poverty, exceeding Germany's 3.7% and up from 8.7% in 2023; this rise is especially sharp among the self-employed (17.2%) and those with only mandatory schooling (18.2%), while poverty among university graduates rose from 3.6% to 4.5%.
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36% Bias Score
German Wealth Inequality Remains High Despite Slight Decrease in Top 10% Share
The German Bundesbank's April 10th report reveals that while the richest 10% of German households hold about 54% of total wealth (a slight decrease from 2021), wealth inequality remains high compared to other European nations; inflation disproportionately impacted poorer households, highlighting vul...
German Wealth Inequality Remains High Despite Slight Decrease in Top 10% Share
The German Bundesbank's April 10th report reveals that while the richest 10% of German households hold about 54% of total wealth (a slight decrease from 2021), wealth inequality remains high compared to other European nations; inflation disproportionately impacted poorer households, highlighting vul...
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28% Bias Score
Turkey's 134.2 Billion TL Real Income Loss Prompts Call for Emergency Minimum Wage Increase
DEM Party Diyarbakır MP Sevilay Çelenk proposed an emergency mid-year minimum wage increase in Turkey due to a 134.2 billion TL real income loss in the first quarter of 2025, affecting workers, public employees, and pensioners, and calling for quarterly adjustments to combat inflation.
Turkey's 134.2 Billion TL Real Income Loss Prompts Call for Emergency Minimum Wage Increase
DEM Party Diyarbakır MP Sevilay Çelenk proposed an emergency mid-year minimum wage increase in Turkey due to a 134.2 billion TL real income loss in the first quarter of 2025, affecting workers, public employees, and pensioners, and calling for quarterly adjustments to combat inflation.
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40% Bias Score
GardaWorld's Explosive Growth Amidst Rising Global Insecurity
GardaWorld, a private security firm, has experienced massive growth, reaching a $14 billion valuation due to a booming global security market and increased demand for executive protection after the assassination of a major US healthcare CEO, amidst rising income inequality and corporate scandals.
GardaWorld's Explosive Growth Amidst Rising Global Insecurity
GardaWorld, a private security firm, has experienced massive growth, reaching a $14 billion valuation due to a booming global security market and increased demand for executive protection after the assassination of a major US healthcare CEO, amidst rising income inequality and corporate scandals.
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60% Bias Score
Russia's Poverty Rate Hits Record Low of 7.2% in 2024
Russia's poverty rate hit a record low of 7.2% in 2024, according to government data, driven by increased minimum wage and social benefits like the Unified Social Allowance. The subsistence minimum, used to define poverty, was around 15,500 rubles in 2024.
Russia's Poverty Rate Hits Record Low of 7.2% in 2024
Russia's poverty rate hit a record low of 7.2% in 2024, according to government data, driven by increased minimum wage and social benefits like the Unified Social Allowance. The subsistence minimum, used to define poverty, was around 15,500 rubles in 2024.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Tax Rules Reduce Holiday Pay for Low-Income Part-Time Workers
New tax rules in the Netherlands caused a decrease in holiday pay for part-time workers earning €1000 gross per month, receiving €213 less than last year, while those earning less than €1000 receive the same and those earning more than €2000 receive more.
Dutch Tax Rules Reduce Holiday Pay for Low-Income Part-Time Workers
New tax rules in the Netherlands caused a decrease in holiday pay for part-time workers earning €1000 gross per month, receiving €213 less than last year, while those earning less than €1000 receive the same and those earning more than €2000 receive more.
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52% Bias Score
UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
UK to Redistribute Energy Network Costs Based on Income
The UK's energy regulator, Ofgem, is considering a plan to make wealthier households pay more for upgrading energy networks, reducing costs for low-income households by adjusting the standing charge on energy bills based on income.
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German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Tax Policy Disagreement
Union faction's Thorsten Frei rejected SPD chair Saskia Esken's proposal to increase taxes on high incomes, citing a prior agreement to avoid tax hikes this legislative period, while Esken argued that it's necessary to fund tax relief for lower and middle-income earners. CSU leader Alexander Dobrind...
German Coalition Talks Stalled Over Tax Policy Disagreement
Union faction's Thorsten Frei rejected SPD chair Saskia Esken's proposal to increase taxes on high incomes, citing a prior agreement to avoid tax hikes this legislative period, while Esken argued that it's necessary to fund tax relief for lower and middle-income earners. CSU leader Alexander Dobrind...
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Deliveroo's £3 Million Profit: Couriers' Cost
Deliveroo reported its first annual profit of £3 million, attributed to reduced courier pay and benefits following a 2023 UK Supreme Court ruling reclassifying riders as independent contractors, despite dangerous working conditions and high accident rates among couriers.
Deliveroo's £3 Million Profit: Couriers' Cost
Deliveroo reported its first annual profit of £3 million, attributed to reduced courier pay and benefits following a 2023 UK Supreme Court ruling reclassifying riders as independent contractors, despite dangerous working conditions and high accident rates among couriers.
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64% Bias Score
Sanders Rallies Highlight Democratic Party's Low Approval, Trump-Musk Criticism
Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour drew thousands to rallies in Arizona and Nevada, criticizing President Trump and Elon Musk's influence on government policy and the Democratic Party's perceived inaction, amid record-low approval ratings for the party.
Sanders Rallies Highlight Democratic Party's Low Approval, Trump-Musk Criticism
Bernie Sanders' "Fighting Oligarchy" tour drew thousands to rallies in Arizona and Nevada, criticizing President Trump and Elon Musk's influence on government policy and the Democratic Party's perceived inaction, amid record-low approval ratings for the party.
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48% Bias Score
Brazil's Lula Proposes Tax Reform Exempting 10 Million
Brazilian President Lula submitted a tax reform bill to Congress that would exempt 10 million Brazilians earning up to 5,000 reais monthly from income tax, compensated by a new tax on high earners, reducing government revenue by approximately €4.2 billion.
Brazil's Lula Proposes Tax Reform Exempting 10 Million
Brazilian President Lula submitted a tax reform bill to Congress that would exempt 10 million Brazilians earning up to 5,000 reais monthly from income tax, compensated by a new tax on high earners, reducing government revenue by approximately €4.2 billion.
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44% Bias Score
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