Tag #Poverty

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EU Family Benefit Spending: Wide Disparities Across Member States

In 2022, EU spending on family benefits averaged €830 per person—a 47% increase since 2012—with Luxembourg (€3789) spending the most and Albania (€48) the least among EU and EFTA countries, reflecting varied national policies and socio-economic factors.

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
dw.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Venezuela's Minimum Wage Reaches One Dollar Amidst Economic Crisis

Venezuela's minimum wage reached one dollar per month on August 8th, 2025, complemented by government bonuses up to 160 dollars at the BCV's daily rate for public employees, while the minimum wage of 130 bolívares remains unchanged since March 2022, prompting criticism from opposition and labor unio...

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Indigenous Children in Latin America Face Systemic Inequalities

A new report reveals that 18 million Indigenous children and adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean face high poverty rates, limited access to education and healthcare, and discrimination, highlighting a critical data gap hindering effective responses.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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Berlin's Single-Parent Support Gap Highlighted by Hiking Initiative

A Berlin-based startup, "Sprechlaufwandern," offers free, EU-funded hiking tours for single parents, revealing systemic gaps in Berlin's support system for this demographic, which comprises 31% of families, and highlighting the need for improved childcare and recognition of care work.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
gr.euronews.com
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Global Hunger Crisis: UN Report Highlights Alarming Rise in Africa and Middle East

The UN's 2025 SOFI report reveals a surge in global hunger due to trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change, impacting 307 million in Africa and 39 million in the Middle East, highlighting the urgent need for increased funding for smallholder farmers.

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28% Bias Score

Zero Hunger
welt.de
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German Vacation Affordability Shows Stark Regional Disparities

A survey reveals vast regional differences in Germany regarding vacation affordability; Bremen shows the highest percentage (34.2%) of households unable to afford a week's vacation, while Bavaria displays the lowest (14.2%), compared to a national average of 21%.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Colombia's Poverty Reduction: A Success Masked by Systemic Failures

Despite an overall decrease in Colombia's poverty rate from 34.6% to 31.8% between 2023 and 2024, the poorest 20% saw minimal income improvement, highlighting the ineffectiveness of current social programs and data reporting inaccuracies.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
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German Jobcenters Undercover Heating Costs for 334,000 Bürgergeld Households

In 2022, German Jobcenters undercovered heating costs for 12.6 percent (334,000) of Bürgergeld households, forcing them to pay an average of €116 from their monthly allowance due to municipal cost limits, sparking criticism from the opposition.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
bbc.com
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England's Unequal School Uniform Grants Create Financial Strain on Low-Income Families

Money Wellness, a UK debt advisor, reports that only 22 of 153 English councils offer school uniform grants, unlike other UK nations. The average uniform cost exceeds £340 for primary and £454 for secondary students, creating a financial burden on low-income families. The DfE is limiting branded ite...

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Haiti Crisis: Revised Recovery Plan Focuses on Northern Region Amidst Violence

Haiti's spiraling violence, resulting in about 8,700 deaths between early 2024 and June 2025, alongside economic decline and 90% of Port-au-Prince under gang control, necessitates revised recovery plans focusing on the Northern region; however, security concerns remain paramount.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
zeit.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Vacation Affordability in Hamburg: 18.5% of Households Unable to Afford a Week-Long Trip

An analysis of a 2022 EU survey reveals that 18.5% of Hamburg households cannot afford a week-long vacation, higher than the national average (21%) but lower than Bremen (34.2%), with single-person households and those with single parents disproportionately affected.

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28% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
telegraaf.nl
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Netherlands: Poverty and Problematic Debt Strongly Linked

The CBS in the Netherlands found a strong correlation between poverty and problematic debt in 2023, with 163,000 of 540,000 people below the poverty line also having problematic debt; an additional 265,000 near-poor individuals also faced such debt.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty

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