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Marine Le Pen Convicted: Contradictory Stances on Judicial Oversight

A French court convicted Marine Le Pen for misusing public funds, prompting her to denounce a political decision; however, judges acted according to existing laws, highlighting contradictions in her past political stances.

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Thuringia to Incur €313 Million in New Debt for Budget

Thuringia will borrow up to €313 million to fund its budget, marking its first new debt since the COVID-19 pandemic, due to a recalculation of the debt brake, enabling loans to offset economic downturns. The move is supported by the state government for investments in municipalities, schools, and in...

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France's 2024 Public Deficit Reaches 5.8% of GDP

France's 2024 public deficit reached 5.8% of GDP, exceeding initial projections despite being slightly better than anticipated, due to higher public spending and slower revenue growth, increasing its public debt to over €3.3 trillion.

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UK's COVID-19 Debt Crisis: Long-Term Economic and Social Impacts

The UK's COVID-19 response, including the £70 billion furlough scheme and increased social support, caused public sector debt to soar to nearly 110% of GDP by 2023, necessitating significant tax increases and impacting public services.

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Germany abandons fiscal austerity, incurs €1 trillion in debt

Germany's future chancellor, Friedrich Merz, announced a historic shift from its decades-long policy of fiscal austerity, resulting in an additional €1 trillion in national debt to address geopolitical uncertainties and fund strategic investments. This decision marks a significant departure from Ger...

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Receive €1 Billion in Infrastructure Funding

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will receive at least €1 billion in federal infrastructure funding as part of a €500 billion German plan, sparking debate over increased borrowing and the debt brake.

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German Municipalities Face Record €24 Billion Deficit

German municipalities are facing a record €24 billion deficit in 2024, a fourfold increase from 2023, prompting the German District Association (DLT) to urge the incoming government for increased funding and reforms to the citizen's allowance.

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Spain's Economic Reality: A Contradiction of Official Claims

Under Spain's socialist-communist government, citizens face declining living standards, with lower GDP per capita than in 2018, nearly double the EU average unemployment rate, and high poverty rates despite government claims of economic success.

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France's 2024 Deficit: -5.8% of GDP, Exceeding EU Targets

France's 2024 budget deficit is finalized at -5.8% of GDP, exceeding the EU's 3% target but better than initially projected; national debt reached a record 113% of GDP in Q4 2024, raising concerns about France's long-term fiscal health.

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Germany's €500 Billion Debt Plan: A Question of Trust and Transparency

Germany plans to spend €500 billion to address security threats and regain public trust, raising questions about transparency and the prioritization of spending against previous budget constraints.

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German Coalition Agrees to €500 Billion Investment Package, Lifting Debt Brake

Germany's CDU, SPD, and Greens are poised to form a coalition government, agreeing to amend the constitution to lift the debt brake and facilitate a €500 billion investment package, a move met with cautious optimism and concerns from the German press.

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Germany's Debt Increase: Economic Growth or Future Burden?

Germany plans to increase its debt by roughly 60 percent to fund €500 billion in civilian and potentially €1 trillion in military investments, a move that will increase taxes for younger generations but is viewed positively by some economists like Carl Mühlbach who believe in the long-term economic ...

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