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Pension Revaluation Failure Sparks Political Blame Game in Spain
The Spanish government and the Popular Party (PP) are engaged in a political battle over responsibility for the failure to revalue pensions after the PP, along with Junts per Catalunya, voted against the omnibus decree containing this measure, citing objections to other provisions.
Pension Revaluation Failure Sparks Political Blame Game in Spain
The Spanish government and the Popular Party (PP) are engaged in a political battle over responsibility for the failure to revalue pensions after the PP, along with Junts per Catalunya, voted against the omnibus decree containing this measure, citing objections to other provisions.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Pension Increase Blocked Amidst Political Wrangling
The Spanish government's omnibus decree, including pension increases and other measures, was rejected by the opposition, leading to accusations of using pensioners as political pawns and highlighting the challenges of governing in a fragmented parliament.
Spanish Pension Increase Blocked Amidst Political Wrangling
The Spanish government's omnibus decree, including pension increases and other measures, was rejected by the opposition, leading to accusations of using pensioners as political pawns and highlighting the challenges of governing in a fragmented parliament.
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56% 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
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposed Amidst Political Tensions
The Dutch Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC) party proposed a referendum for pension fund members to decide about transitioning to the new pension system, sparking opposition from pension funds and coalition tensions, as the new system is meant to be in effect by 2028, with some funds already making the t...
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposed Amidst Political Tensions
The Dutch Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC) party proposed a referendum for pension fund members to decide about transitioning to the new pension system, sparking opposition from pension funds and coalition tensions, as the new system is meant to be in effect by 2028, with some funds already making the t...
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48% Bias Score
EU Gives France Leeway on Austerity Budget
France's new €53 billion austerity plan, involving spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce its deficit, has been met with tacit approval from the EU, although concerns remain about long-term fiscal impacts and the potential dilution of pension reforms.
EU Gives France Leeway on Austerity Budget
France's new €53 billion austerity plan, involving spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce its deficit, has been met with tacit approval from the EU, although concerns remain about long-term fiscal impacts and the potential dilution of pension reforms.
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Strike Paralyzes Nation Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday, involving an estimated 30,000 workers protesting proposed pension reforms, paralyzed transport, closed schools, and grounded nearly half of Brussels airport's flights, highlighting a major political deadlock.
Belgian Strike Paralyzes Nation Over Pension Reform
A nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday, involving an estimated 30,000 workers protesting proposed pension reforms, paralyzed transport, closed schools, and grounded nearly half of Brussels airport's flights, highlighting a major political deadlock.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Congress Rejects Decree, Cutting Pension Increases and Free Public Transit
The Spanish Congress rejected an omnibus decree, resulting in a €40.50 monthly reduction for average retirees, eliminating aid for vulnerable citizens, and ending free public transport, exposing the government's fragile parliamentary majority.
Spanish Congress Rejects Decree, Cutting Pension Increases and Free Public Transit
The Spanish Congress rejected an omnibus decree, resulting in a €40.50 monthly reduction for average retirees, eliminating aid for vulnerable citizens, and ending free public transport, exposing the government's fragile parliamentary majority.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Unions Call for Nationwide Protests Against Annulment of Social Measures
Spanish unions CCOO and UGT announced nationwide protests for February 2nd against the Congress's annulment of pension increases and social measures impacting millions, demanding the government reinstate them via a Royal Decree-Law.
Spanish Unions Call for Nationwide Protests Against Annulment of Social Measures
Spanish unions CCOO and UGT announced nationwide protests for February 2nd against the Congress's annulment of pension increases and social measures impacting millions, demanding the government reinstate them via a Royal Decree-Law.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposal Sparks Debate
A new proposal in the Netherlands mandates referendums for all pension funds to consult participants on switching to a new pension system, sparking debate about its feasibility and impact on the transition.
Dutch Pension Referendum Proposal Sparks Debate
A new proposal in the Netherlands mandates referendums for all pension funds to consult participants on switching to a new pension system, sparking debate about its feasibility and impact on the transition.
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40% Bias Score
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
France Secures EU Backing for Budget Plan Amidst Political Uncertainty
France's plan to reduce its large budget deficit until 2029 has been approved by the EU, involving structural reforms and concessions to left-wing legislators despite lacking a legislative majority; the 2024 deficit was 6.2% of the economy, exceeding the Eurozone limit.
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60% Bias Score
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
French Socialist Party Fractures Left-Wing Alliance, Leaving Government Vulnerable
The French Socialist Party's withdrawal of support for a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister François Bayrou fractured the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) alliance on Thursday, weakening the opposition and forcing the government to negotiate with the Socialists over pension reform.
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52% Bias Score
French Bond Spread Dips After Bayrou's Partial Pension Reform Concession
Following negotiations with the left, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a partial renegotiation of Macron's unpopular pension reform, causing a slight decrease in the French-German bond spread but leaving France under EU scrutiny due to its high debt-to-GDP ratio (nearly 110%) and defi...
French Bond Spread Dips After Bayrou's Partial Pension Reform Concession
Following negotiations with the left, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a partial renegotiation of Macron's unpopular pension reform, causing a slight decrease in the French-German bond spread but leaving France under EU scrutiny due to its high debt-to-GDP ratio (nearly 110%) and defi...
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52% Bias Score
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