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Netherlands to Implement Mandatory Disability Insurance for Self-Employed Workers
The Netherlands' cabinet is sending a revised bill for mandatory disability insurance for the self-employed to the Council of State, following concerns from the tax authority and the unemployment agency, with a two-year waiting period before benefits begin.
Netherlands to Implement Mandatory Disability Insurance for Self-Employed Workers
The Netherlands' cabinet is sending a revised bill for mandatory disability insurance for the self-employed to the Council of State, following concerns from the tax authority and the unemployment agency, with a two-year waiting period before benefits begin.
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20% Bias Score
Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
Social Security COLA Projected at 2.7% for 2026
The Senior Citizens League predicts a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2026, increasing the average monthly benefit by $54 to $2,062, based on August inflation data, although this increase might be offset by Medicare premium increases.
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28% Bias Score
German Parents Receive Financial Support for Child Rearing
In Germany, parents can apply for child-rearing periods to offset career breaks, receiving contributions based on average wages up to the child's third birthday, and child-consideration periods until the tenth birthday, potentially increasing later pension benefits.
German Parents Receive Financial Support for Child Rearing
In Germany, parents can apply for child-rearing periods to offset career breaks, receiving contributions based on average wages up to the child's third birthday, and child-consideration periods until the tenth birthday, potentially increasing later pension benefits.
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16% Bias Score
Germany's Aging Population Strains Pension System
Germany's pension system, based on a generational contract, faces collapse due to a declining birth rate since the 1970s and an aging population, forcing the consideration of reforms.
Germany's Aging Population Strains Pension System
Germany's pension system, based on a generational contract, faces collapse due to a declining birth rate since the 1970s and an aging population, forcing the consideration of reforms.
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20% Bias Score
Germany Increases Social Security Contribution Thresholds for Higher Earners
Starting next year, higher earners in Germany will pay significantly more into social security, with the contribution assessment ceiling rising to €8,450 per month for pension insurance and €5,812.50 for health insurance, impacting those earning above the new thresholds.
Germany Increases Social Security Contribution Thresholds for Higher Earners
Starting next year, higher earners in Germany will pay significantly more into social security, with the contribution assessment ceiling rising to €8,450 per month for pension insurance and €5,812.50 for health insurance, impacting those earning above the new thresholds.
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20% Bias Score
Germany to Raise Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Germany plans to increase the income thresholds for social security contributions in 2026, impacting pension and health insurance, with higher earners paying more.
Germany to Raise Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Germany plans to increase the income thresholds for social security contributions in 2026, impacting pension and health insurance, with higher earners paying more.
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16% Bias Score
US Population Growth to Slow Sharply Due to Immigration Policies
The Congressional Budget Office projects significantly slower US population growth over the next three decades, primarily due to lower immigration rates resulting from stricter immigration policies, impacting the labor market, fiscal outlook, and overall economic growth.
US Population Growth to Slow Sharply Due to Immigration Policies
The Congressional Budget Office projects significantly slower US population growth over the next three decades, primarily due to lower immigration rates resulting from stricter immigration policies, impacting the labor market, fiscal outlook, and overall economic growth.
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Assessment Ceilings
Germany's Labor Minister, Bärbel Bas, will increase the contribution assessment ceilings for pension, long-term care, and health insurance, adjusting them to account for wage growth and ensuring higher earners contribute more to the social security system.
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Assessment Ceilings
Germany's Labor Minister, Bärbel Bas, will increase the contribution assessment ceilings for pension, long-term care, and health insurance, adjusting them to account for wage growth and ensuring higher earners contribute more to the social security system.
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24% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds
Germany's Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to raise the contribution assessment ceilings for social security in 2024, reflecting a 5% wage increase in 2023, impacting higher earners with increased contributions but potentially also leading to shifts to private insurance.
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds
Germany's Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to raise the contribution assessment ceilings for social security in 2024, reflecting a 5% wage increase in 2023, impacting higher earners with increased contributions but potentially also leading to shifts to private insurance.
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28% Bias Score
Germany Faces Pension Crisis Amid Aging Population and Declining Birthrate
Germany's pay-as-you-go pension system, established in 1955, is facing collapse due to an aging population and declining birthrate, forcing discussions on reform.
Germany Faces Pension Crisis Amid Aging Population and Declining Birthrate
Germany's pay-as-you-go pension system, established in 1955, is facing collapse due to an aging population and declining birthrate, forcing discussions on reform.
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16% Bias Score
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Germany will raise the income thresholds for social security contributions, impacting the general pension insurance and the statutory health insurance, with increases also planned for the mandatory health insurance threshold.
Germany to Increase Social Security Contribution Thresholds in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Germany will raise the income thresholds for social security contributions, impacting the general pension insurance and the statutory health insurance, with increases also planned for the mandatory health insurance threshold.
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16% Bias Score
Social Security Administration Under Investigation for Call Center Wait Times
Acting Inspector General Michelle Anderson will review the Social Security Administration's call center wait times and service delivery, prompted by Senator Elizabeth Warren's concerns following a Department of Government Efficiency reorganization that led to staff departures and service disruptions...
Social Security Administration Under Investigation for Call Center Wait Times
Acting Inspector General Michelle Anderson will review the Social Security Administration's call center wait times and service delivery, prompted by Senator Elizabeth Warren's concerns following a Department of Government Efficiency reorganization that led to staff departures and service disruptions...
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28% Bias Score
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