Tag #Public Policy

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Netherlands: Re-evaluating Market Forces Amidst Economic Challenges

The Netherlands, a historically wealthy nation, faces economic challenges due to the energy transition and war in Ukraine, prompting a necessary reevaluation of its market-driven policies.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
pt.euronews.com
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Eurobarometer Spring 2025 Survey: EU's Image Improves Amidst Shifting Priorities

A Eurobarometer spring 2025 survey reveals that Defense and Security is the top priority for strengthening the EU's global influence for most respondents (37%), followed by competitiveness, economy, and industry (32%), and energy independence (27%), while highlighting a rise in positive public perce...

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Ontario Speed Cameras: Effective Despite Vandalism and Political Opposition

Speed cameras in Ontario are reducing speeding incidents by 45 percent in high-risk areas, despite vandalism and political opposition; their effectiveness outweighs the minor revenue and concerns about ticketing thresholds and warning signs.

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52% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greece's Renewed Social Housing Program Aims to Alleviate Housing Crisis

Greece's new social housing program utilizes €120 million in EU funds and public land to build 200 and renovate 800 homes, aiming to alleviate housing shortages and support vulnerable groups, addressing past program deficiencies.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
genova.repubblica.it
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Genoa's Historic Center: Shifting Policies for Urban Renewal

Genoa is shifting its public policy approach to revitalize its historic center, addressing safety and urban renewal issues while learning from the failures of the previous 'Caruggi Plan' which lacked a comprehensive strategy and resulted in missed opportunities for sustainable development.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
telegraaf.nl
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Dutch Government Spends €2.4 Million on Diversity Policies, Effectiveness Questioned

The Dutch government spent over €2.4 million on diversity and inclusion policies in 2023, with the Council for the Judiciary spending €500,000, raising concerns about effectiveness and potential overreach as illustrated by the Social Insurance Bank removing artwork deemed potentially offensive.

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68% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elpais.com
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Spanish Government Rejects Three Private University Projects

The Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation rejected three private university projects in Madrid and the Balearic Islands due to concerns about financial viability and academic offerings, while conditionally approving a fourth.

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28% Bias Score

Quality Education
forbes.com
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Long-Term Care Costs and Funding: A Critical Gap Between Public Perception and Reality

Two studies reveal that while many Americans anticipate needing long-term care, they underestimate its cost and misjudge funding sources; this has created a substantial financial risk for retirement, especially among middle-income individuals, and suggests a need for public policy solutions.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Spanish Official's Book Exposes Challenges in Communicating Equality Initiatives

Soledad Murillo's book, "Supervivencia de las políticas de igualdad," details how the Spanish government's decision to limit her public appearances in 2018 hindered the communication of key equality initiatives, such as new paternity leave and support for children of incarcerated abusive parents, hi...

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36% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theguardian.com
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UK Wellbeing Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Pro Bono Economics research reveals that UK wellbeing hasn't recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic due to persistent poor physical and mental health, loneliness, and housing insecurity, particularly among private renters; government policies are beginning to address these issues, but a more direct fo...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
foxnews.com
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Housing Not Handcuffs Act" Risks Nationwide Homelessness Crisis

Reps. Jayapal and Frost introduced the "Housing Not Handcuffs Act," aiming to decriminalize homeless individuals' "life-sustaining activities" on public land, potentially mirroring Seattle's approach which led to significant negative consequences, including increased homelessness and safety issues.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
news.sky.com
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Labour MPs Rebel Against £5 Billion Welfare Cuts

Over 100 Labour MPs are rebelling against a £5 billion welfare cuts package, prompting cabinet ministers to pressure them to withdraw support ahead of a Tuesday vote; the amendment, if passed, would block the reforms and calls for a delay to assess the impact of cuts to personal independence payment...

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty

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