Germany's Outgoing Bundestag to Decide on Debt Brake Amendment
The outgoing German Bundestag will hold a special session on March 13th to potentially amend the debt brake, enabling increased military spending and infrastructure investment—a move criticized for bypassing the newly elected parliament's lack of a two-thirds majority.
Germany's Outgoing Bundestag to Decide on Debt Brake Amendment
The outgoing German Bundestag will hold a special session on March 13th to potentially amend the debt brake, enabling increased military spending and infrastructure investment—a move criticized for bypassing the newly elected parliament's lack of a two-thirds majority.
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52% Bias Score
Junge Union Rejects Union-SPD Defense and Infrastructure Package
Germany's Union and SPD agreed on a €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP, exempt from the debt brake, prompting criticism from the Junge Union for contradicting campaign promises and neglecting intergenerational equity.
Junge Union Rejects Union-SPD Defense and Infrastructure Package
Germany's Union and SPD agreed on a €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP, exempt from the debt brake, prompting criticism from the Junge Union for contradicting campaign promises and neglecting intergenerational equity.
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56% Bias Score
Climate Change: A Matter of Justice
Sébastien Mabile's "Justice climatique" details the historical, geographical, and generational injustices of climate change, arguing for a fair distribution of the remaining carbon budget to address unequal impacts.
Climate Change: A Matter of Justice
Sébastien Mabile's "Justice climatique" details the historical, geographical, and generational injustices of climate change, arguing for a fair distribution of the remaining carbon budget to address unequal impacts.
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24% Bias Score
Germany Plans Special Fund, Debt Brake Exceptions
Germany's Union and SPD propose a large special fund for infrastructure and defense, bypassing parts of the debt brake to address immediate investment needs, while concerns remain about long-term financial sustainability and intergenerational equity.
Germany Plans Special Fund, Debt Brake Exceptions
Germany's Union and SPD propose a large special fund for infrastructure and defense, bypassing parts of the debt brake to address immediate investment needs, while concerns remain about long-term financial sustainability and intergenerational equity.
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44% Bias Score
Henry Accuses Australian Governments of "Wilful Acts of Bastardry" Over Tax System
Ken Henry, former Treasury head, accuses Australian governments of "wilful acts of bastardry" for creating a tax system that harms young people and future generations, breaching budget honesty rules and favoring vested interests.
Henry Accuses Australian Governments of "Wilful Acts of Bastardry" Over Tax System
Ken Henry, former Treasury head, accuses Australian governments of "wilful acts of bastardry" for creating a tax system that harms young people and future generations, breaching budget honesty rules and favoring vested interests.
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48% Bias Score
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
France Considers Taxing Wealthy Retirees to Fund Social Security
France's Minister of Labor proposed taxing retirees with pensions exceeding €2000-2500 per month to fund social security, potentially affecting 40% of retirees and generating €500-800 million annually, complementing a potential increase in weekly work hours to address a €2.5 billion funding gap.
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48% Bias Score