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Dutch Child Poverty Rises 40% in Four Years
The National Child Fund in the Netherlands reports a 40% rise in applications for basic necessities from children in poverty over four years, reaching 37,427 children in 2024, highlighting the impact of inflation despite a potential decrease in the overall poverty rate.
Dutch Child Poverty Rises 40% in Four Years
The National Child Fund in the Netherlands reports a 40% rise in applications for basic necessities from children in poverty over four years, reaching 37,427 children in 2024, highlighting the impact of inflation despite a potential decrease in the overall poverty rate.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Childcare Costs to Soar for Low-Income Families in 2026
In 2026, Dutch low-income families will pay significantly more for childcare due to the government's decision not to increase subsidies despite rising costs, a move projected to save €254 million, while higher-income families will see reduced costs.
Dutch Childcare Costs to Soar for Low-Income Families in 2026
In 2026, Dutch low-income families will pay significantly more for childcare due to the government's decision not to increase subsidies despite rising costs, a move projected to save €254 million, while higher-income families will see reduced costs.
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56% Bias Score
German Coalition Prioritizes Corporate Tax Relief, Delays Income Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage Increase
The new German coalition government's contract prioritizes corporate tax relief over immediate income tax cuts and minimum wage increases, raising concerns about its impact on lower and middle-income earners, despite promises made during the election campaign.
German Coalition Prioritizes Corporate Tax Relief, Delays Income Tax Cuts and Minimum Wage Increase
The new German coalition government's contract prioritizes corporate tax relief over immediate income tax cuts and minimum wage increases, raising concerns about its impact on lower and middle-income earners, despite promises made during the election campaign.
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60% Bias Score
Madrid Eliminates Preference for Vulnerable Children in Education Grants
The Madrid regional government eliminated a criterion in its education grant system that prioritized vulnerable infants in private schools, sparking criticism for potentially favoring wealthier families over those in need and highlighting a shift in the regional PP party's policies under President A...
Madrid Eliminates Preference for Vulnerable Children in Education Grants
The Madrid regional government eliminated a criterion in its education grant system that prioritized vulnerable infants in private schools, sparking criticism for potentially favoring wealthier families over those in need and highlighting a shift in the regional PP party's policies under President A...
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56% Bias Score
Fuel Poverty Crisis in England: Millions Affected, Birmingham Hardest Hit
In 2024, 2.73 million English households experienced fuel poverty (defined as low energy efficiency and disposable income below £20,700 post-housing and fuel costs), with Birmingham showing the highest rates (71.2-63.5% in some areas), highlighting the impact of rising energy costs and the need for ...
Fuel Poverty Crisis in England: Millions Affected, Birmingham Hardest Hit
In 2024, 2.73 million English households experienced fuel poverty (defined as low energy efficiency and disposable income below £20,700 post-housing and fuel costs), with Birmingham showing the highest rates (71.2-63.5% in some areas), highlighting the impact of rising energy costs and the need for ...
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52% Bias Score
Poorer Europeans Outlive Wealthier Americans, Study Shows
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that poorer Europeans live longer than wealthier Americans, highlighting the impact of systemic factors like wealth inequality and healthcare access on life expectancy, with death rates in the US significantly higher than in various European reg...
Poorer Europeans Outlive Wealthier Americans, Study Shows
A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals that poorer Europeans live longer than wealthier Americans, highlighting the impact of systemic factors like wealth inequality and healthcare access on life expectancy, with death rates in the US significantly higher than in various European reg...
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24% Bias Score
Rising Inflation in Netherlands Exacerbates Child Poverty
The National Children's Fund in the Netherlands reports a 40% increase in requests for basic necessities from children in poverty over the past four years, totaling 37,427 children helped in 2024, due to rising inflation despite a potential decrease in the overall poverty rate.
Rising Inflation in Netherlands Exacerbates Child Poverty
The National Children's Fund in the Netherlands reports a 40% increase in requests for basic necessities from children in poverty over the past four years, totaling 37,427 children helped in 2024, due to rising inflation despite a potential decrease in the overall poverty rate.
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44% Bias Score
Milan's Housing Crisis: An Unaffordable City
Milan's housing crisis is forcing many students and young workers to leave the city due to unaffordable rents and home prices, impacting its economic and social fabric.
Milan's Housing Crisis: An Unaffordable City
Milan's housing crisis is forcing many students and young workers to leave the city due to unaffordable rents and home prices, impacting its economic and social fabric.
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44% Bias Score
Naples Housing Plan Blocked Amidst Citizen Protests
The Naples City Council's plan to lease public housing to generate revenue and address municipal debt—aimed at fulfilling the "Patto per Napoli" agreement—has been temporarily blocked by citizen protests due to its potential to worsen the existing housing crisis, particularly affecting vulnerable gr...
Naples Housing Plan Blocked Amidst Citizen Protests
The Naples City Council's plan to lease public housing to generate revenue and address municipal debt—aimed at fulfilling the "Patto per Napoli" agreement—has been temporarily blocked by citizen protests due to its potential to worsen the existing housing crisis, particularly affecting vulnerable gr...
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64% Bias Score
German Family's Housing Struggle Exposes Nationwide Crisis
Ane Haferkorn and Georg Å tajn, a German family of four, struggle to find affordable housing in Speyer, facing high rents and intense competition, reflecting a nationwide housing crisis with insufficient government response and a looming construction industry crisis.
German Family's Housing Struggle Exposes Nationwide Crisis
Ane Haferkorn and Georg Å tajn, a German family of four, struggle to find affordable housing in Speyer, facing high rents and intense competition, reflecting a nationwide housing crisis with insufficient government response and a looming construction industry crisis.
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44% Bias Score
Mass Protests Erupt in Spain Over Severe Housing Shortage
Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested against a severe housing shortage on July 12, 2024, demanding solutions to soaring rents and lack of affordable housing, as the deficit reaches 3.5 million units, with the tourism sector exacerbating the problem.
Mass Protests Erupt in Spain Over Severe Housing Shortage
Tens of thousands of Spaniards protested against a severe housing shortage on July 12, 2024, demanding solutions to soaring rents and lack of affordable housing, as the deficit reaches 3.5 million units, with the tourism sector exacerbating the problem.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis: Essays Reveal Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform
Three new essays analyze Spain's housing crisis, revealing inadequate government action, flawed legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent a potential doubling of housing prices within two years, impacting generational equity and social stability.
Spain's Housing Crisis: Essays Reveal Urgent Need for Comprehensive Reform
Three new essays analyze Spain's housing crisis, revealing inadequate government action, flawed legislation, and the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to prevent a potential doubling of housing prices within two years, impacting generational equity and social stability.
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40% Bias Score
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