Tag #Public Spending

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France to revise medical coverage for undocumented immigrants

The French government will revise the list of healthcare services covered by the Aide médicale d'État (AME) for undocumented immigrants, aiming to reduce costs and ensure fairness.

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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UK Government's Council Reorganisation Faces Cost Concerns

The UK government is reorganizing local councils in 21 areas based on cost estimates from a 2020 report that has since been revised to suggest the reorganization could cost £850m and deliver no savings, raising concerns about the financial implications of the plan.

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Turkey's Austerity Decree Contradicts Increased Public Spending Amidst Low Civil Servant Pay Raise

Turkey's government offered a 11% salary increase to 6.5 million civil servants and retirees, despite a continued austerity decree, while budget execution figures show significant increases in various spending categories, including a 280% rise in vehicle expenses and a 66% increase in communication ...

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Illa's €252,945 Travel Spree to Bolster Catalan Economic Plan and Spanish Relations

Catalan President Salvador Illa spent €252,945.71 on 17 trips (August 2024-April 2025) to promote his economic plan and normalize relations with Spain, including 10 trips to Madrid, 4 international trips, and others to various Spanish cities. The data excludes recent trips and Asian tours.

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UK Space Agency to Merge into DSIT in 2026

The UK government announced the merger of the UK Space Agency into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology by April 2026 to cut costs and improve efficiency, despite concerns from space scientists about potential negative impacts on the UK's space program.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
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UK Government's Failure to Deliver: A Systemic Issue of Misunderstanding

The UK government's failure to deliver on its goals stems from treating the governmental system as a machine rather than a complex organism, as evidenced by the bureaucratic and ineffective response to prison capacity issues highlighted in the Anne Owers review.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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France, Slovakia, and the Debate Over Eliminating Public Holidays

France is considering eliminating two public holidays to improve its finances, following similar moves by Slovakia and Denmark, while the US president has also criticized the number of holidays in America, sparking a debate about the impact of holidays on economic productivity.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
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German Civil Servants' Health Benefits Costs Surge

The cost of German civil servants' health benefits (Beihilfe) dramatically increased in 2024, reaching €6.6 billion for the federal government (up 14.8% from 2022) and €13.8 billion for state governments (up from €11.3 billion in 2022), due to demographic change, medical advancements, and rising hea...

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bbc.com
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Gujarat Government Spends 88 Million Rupees on Modi Anniversary Ads

The Gujarat government spent over 88 million rupees on advertisements celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 23 years in public office, sparking criticism for misuse of public funds and violating Supreme Court guidelines on government advertising.

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kathimerini.gr
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Greek Audit Office Halts €76.5M Food Tender

The Hellenic Audit Office suspended the Attica Region's €76.5 million tender for food supplies to the needy due to anti-competitive clauses, delaying aid to vulnerable populations and highlighting systemic procurement issues.

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Zero Hunger
kathimerini.gr
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Eurozone Convergence: Greek Bond Yields Fall Below France's

Greece's 10-year bond yields and spreads have fallen below those of France, signifying convergence within the Eurozone and challenging the traditional distinction between the core and periphery; additional Eurozone news includes a 20 euro employer contribution per employee for children's summer camp...

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elmundo.es
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Catalan Public Entities Cost €4.819 Billion Annually, Despite Spending Reduction Pledges

The Catalan regional government's 207 public entities cost €4.819 billion annually, with 200 directors earning €18.8 million, despite prior pledges to reduce spending, increasing from €4.334 billion in 2023, and raising concerns about political patronage.

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56% Bias Score

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