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Spanish Economy: Long-Term Growth and its Implications
From 1995 to 2023, the Spanish economy grew by an average of 5.2% annually, yielding a real growth of 2.6% after accounting for inflation; real average wage growth mirrored this at 2.7%, with salaries at 2.6%.
Spanish Economy: Long-Term Growth and its Implications
From 1995 to 2023, the Spanish economy grew by an average of 5.2% annually, yielding a real growth of 2.6% after accounting for inflation; real average wage growth mirrored this at 2.7%, with salaries at 2.6%.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Boomers: Wealth, Housing, and Generational Disparities
Analía Plaza's new book, "La vida cañón," analyzes the Spanish boomer generation (born 1957-1970), their economic advantages, and the resulting generational gap regarding housing, pensions, and societal impacts.
Spanish Boomers: Wealth, Housing, and Generational Disparities
Analía Plaza's new book, "La vida cañón," analyzes the Spanish boomer generation (born 1957-1970), their economic advantages, and the resulting generational gap regarding housing, pensions, and societal impacts.
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28% Bias Score
French Baby Boomers and the National Debt Debate in Saint-Raphaël
In Saint-Raphaël, France, a city with the highest percentage of residents over 65 (41%), the national debate on baby boomers' contribution to the public debt sparks mixed reactions among residents.
French Baby Boomers and the National Debt Debate in Saint-Raphaël
In Saint-Raphaël, France, a city with the highest percentage of residents over 65 (41%), the national debate on baby boomers' contribution to the public debt sparks mixed reactions among residents.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Inflation and Pension Increase in 2025
Spain's average inflation rate is expected to be around 2.6% from December 2024 to November 2025, leading to a 2.6% increase in public pensions in 2025, adding to previous increases of 8.4% in 2022, 3.8% in 2023, and 2.8% in 2024, although this increase adds to the already existing deficit in the So...
Spanish Inflation and Pension Increase in 2025
Spain's average inflation rate is expected to be around 2.6% from December 2024 to November 2025, leading to a 2.6% increase in public pensions in 2025, adding to previous increases of 8.4% in 2022, 3.8% in 2023, and 2.8% in 2024, although this increase adds to the already existing deficit in the So...
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12% Bias Score
Frozen Pensions: China Blocks £1 Billion in Hong Kong Savings
Over £1 billion in pension savings belonging to British Hong Kong nationals have been frozen by Chinese authorities with the aid of UK banks, leaving thousands in financial hardship and fearing reprisals for trying to access their funds.
Frozen Pensions: China Blocks £1 Billion in Hong Kong Savings
Over £1 billion in pension savings belonging to British Hong Kong nationals have been frozen by Chinese authorities with the aid of UK banks, leaving thousands in financial hardship and fearing reprisals for trying to access their funds.
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60% Bias Score
UK Fertility Rate Plummets to Record Low, Posing Economic Challenges
England and Wales' fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.44 in 2023, below the 2.1 needed for population stability, creating economic challenges due to fewer taxpayers supporting an aging population and increasing state pension costs.
UK Fertility Rate Plummets to Record Low, Posing Economic Challenges
England and Wales' fertility rate fell to a record low of 1.44 in 2023, below the 2.1 needed for population stability, creating economic challenges due to fewer taxpayers supporting an aging population and increasing state pension costs.
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52% Bias Score
NatWest to Sell Cushon Pension Provider
NatWest Group, two years after acquiring Cushon for £144 million, is reportedly seeking a buyer for the workplace pensions provider, aligning with CEO Paul Thwaite's strategic refocusing on core banking priorities and simplification.
NatWest to Sell Cushon Pension Provider
NatWest Group, two years after acquiring Cushon for £144 million, is reportedly seeking a buyer for the workplace pensions provider, aligning with CEO Paul Thwaite's strategic refocusing on core banking priorities and simplification.
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8% Bias Score
Spain Announces Early Retirement for Forest Firefighters
The Spanish government approved a decree allowing forest firefighters to retire up to five years early, addressing the hazardous nature of their work and aiming to strengthen the firefighting force.
Spain Announces Early Retirement for Forest Firefighters
The Spanish government approved a decree allowing forest firefighters to retire up to five years early, addressing the hazardous nature of their work and aiming to strengthen the firefighting force.
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44% Bias Score
Varying European Pension Systems: A Comparison
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and France showcase diverse approaches to state pensions, highlighting contrasting financial situations and policy responses to aging populations and economic challenges.
Varying European Pension Systems: A Comparison
Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and France showcase diverse approaches to state pensions, highlighting contrasting financial situations and policy responses to aging populations and economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
Spain Faces Labor Shortage Amid Aging Workforce and Rising Retirements
In the first half of 2025, Spain's Social Security system recorded 183,696 new retirees, exceeding the 177,450 young workers (under 30) who joined; this growing gap, fueled by the baby boomer retirement wave and low birth rate, presents significant challenges to Spain's social security system and la...
Spain Faces Labor Shortage Amid Aging Workforce and Rising Retirements
In the first half of 2025, Spain's Social Security system recorded 183,696 new retirees, exceeding the 177,450 young workers (under 30) who joined; this growing gap, fueled by the baby boomer retirement wave and low birth rate, presents significant challenges to Spain's social security system and la...
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44% Bias Score
Greek Budget 2026: Inflation Impact Varies Widely Across Income Groups
The 2026 Greek budget aims for inflation below 2.5%, impacting wage increases differently across sectors: minimum wage earners will likely see real growth, while many public employees, private sector workers without new contracts, and pensioners may not see increases exceeding inflation due to tax p...
Greek Budget 2026: Inflation Impact Varies Widely Across Income Groups
The 2026 Greek budget aims for inflation below 2.5%, impacting wage increases differently across sectors: minimum wage earners will likely see real growth, while many public employees, private sector workers without new contracts, and pensioners may not see increases exceeding inflation due to tax p...
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44% Bias Score
UK Inflation Forecast Fuels Pension Crisis
The Bank of England predicts UK inflation will peak at 4% in September 2024, forcing a £2.1 billion increase in state pension costs to uphold the 'triple lock' promise, adding to the government's existing £50 billion fiscal deficit and potentially leading to pensioners paying income tax on their pen...
UK Inflation Forecast Fuels Pension Crisis
The Bank of England predicts UK inflation will peak at 4% in September 2024, forcing a £2.1 billion increase in state pension costs to uphold the 'triple lock' promise, adding to the government's existing £50 billion fiscal deficit and potentially leading to pensioners paying income tax on their pen...
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44% Bias Score
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