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Greece Projects 2.3% Economic Growth in 2025 Amidst Fiscal Reforms

Greece's 2025 economic progress report projects a 2.3% growth rate, driven by increased investments and consumption, while also forecasting a reduction in inflation and public debt, supported by fiscal measures totaling €1.3 billion and tax reforms exceeding €2 billion in increased annual revenue.

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France Considers Eliminating Social Housing, Shifting Funds to Homeownership

French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin and others propose redirecting billions of euros from social housing towards zero-interest home loans, potentially impacting 10.5 million people currently residing in social housing, despite a housing shortage and increasing vulnerability of residents.

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France Announces €3.1 Billion in Budget Cuts for 2025

The French government announced €3.1 billion in budget cuts for 2025, impacting various ministries including Ecology (€549.6 million), Economy (€517.7 million), Research (€493.3 million), and Agriculture (€140 million), to meet deficit targets amidst a revised 0.7% growth forecast and geopolitical u...

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France Seeks €40 Billion in Savings Amidst Budgetary Crisis

French Prime Minister François Bayrou is convening a budget alert committee to address a €40 billion savings target for 2026, exploring options such as higher taxes on high earners and cuts to public spending to reduce the national debt of €3,303 billion.

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France Aims for €40 Billion in Budget Savings by 2026

French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a plan to achieve €40 billion in budget savings by 2026 by increasing production and employment, rejecting tax increases due to France's already high tax burden, the highest globally in 2024. He aims to present the budget's main orientations before Jul...

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NHS Faces Potential Loss of 41,100 to 150,700 Jobs in Cost-Cutting Drive

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) faces potential job losses ranging from 41,100 to 150,700 due to a 50% cost-cutting mandate, raising concerns about the impact on service quality and the government's 10-year health plan. NHS leaders are seeking £2 billion in government funding to cover potenti...

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Teacher Recruitment Target Unlikely to be Met

The UK government's plan to hire 6,500 more teachers in England by the end of parliament is unlikely to succeed, warns the National Audit Office, due to rising secondary school enrollment and a broader teacher shortage, particularly impacting further education colleges.

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Quality Education
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Doge's $160 Billion in Claimed US Savings: A Lack of Evidence

Elon Musk's "Doge" department claims over $160 billion in US government savings; however, BBC Verify found that less than half of the itemized savings are supported by evidence, with some figures appearing to be significantly overstated.

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Germany Faces €100 Billion Bridge Repair Crisis

A Transport & Environment study reveals Germany needs to invest up to €100 billion to repair or replace approximately 16,000 dilapidated federal bridges, with city-states disproportionately affected; delays increase costs and pose safety risks.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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France Aims for €40 Billion in Budget Savings Amidst Political Challenges

The French government plans to achieve €40 billion in savings by 2026 to reduce the public deficit, facing potential parliamentary opposition and relying on public support; the plan involves spending cuts across the public sector without tax increases.

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France Faces €40-50 Billion Budget Shortfall, Plans Austerity Measures

The French government must cut €40-50 billion from its budget to meet its 2026 deficit target of 4.6% of GDP, prompting discussions about austerity measures and potential impacts on public services.

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Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain

Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.

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