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German Court Rules Voluntary Pension Contributions Do Not Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court ruled that voluntary pension contributions do not count toward the basic pension, rejecting a 77-year-old retiree's claim; the court found the unequal treatment of mandatory and voluntary contributions to be legally justified, emphasizing differences in contribution c...
German Court Rules Voluntary Pension Contributions Do Not Count Toward Basic Pension
The German Federal Social Court ruled that voluntary pension contributions do not count toward the basic pension, rejecting a 77-year-old retiree's claim; the court found the unequal treatment of mandatory and voluntary contributions to be legally justified, emphasizing differences in contribution c...
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44% Bias Score
Republican Budget Bill Could Strip Child Tax Credit From Millions of Children
A proposed Republican budget bill includes a new Child Tax Credit (CTC) restriction requiring both parents to have Social Security numbers to claim the credit, potentially impacting 4.5 million children with mixed-status or undocumented parents, regardless of the child's citizenship.
Republican Budget Bill Could Strip Child Tax Credit From Millions of Children
A proposed Republican budget bill includes a new Child Tax Credit (CTC) restriction requiring both parents to have Social Security numbers to claim the credit, potentially impacting 4.5 million children with mixed-status or undocumented parents, regardless of the child's citizenship.
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40% Bias Score
Social Security Faces Funding Crisis, 21% Benefit Cut Looms
Social Security, the retirement income foundation for nearly 90% of Americans over 65, faces a funding crisis due to reduced revenue from wage stagnation and the rise of gig work; without Congressional action, a 21% benefit cut is projected by 2033.
Social Security Faces Funding Crisis, 21% Benefit Cut Looms
Social Security, the retirement income foundation for nearly 90% of Americans over 65, faces a funding crisis due to reduced revenue from wage stagnation and the rise of gig work; without Congressional action, a 21% benefit cut is projected by 2033.
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72% Bias Score
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70
The Danish Parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 for those born after December 31, 1970, in a phased approach reaching 68 by 2030 and 69 by 2035, reflecting broader European concerns about aging populations and pension sustainability.
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70
The Danish Parliament passed a law raising the retirement age to 70 for those born after December 31, 1970, in a phased approach reaching 68 by 2030 and 69 by 2035, reflecting broader European concerns about aging populations and pension sustainability.
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44% Bias Score
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Germany Considers Similar Reforms
Denmark raised its retirement age to 70, effective for those born after 1970, passing 81-21 in parliament to address pension system sustainability; Germany considers similar reforms due to its aging population and underfunded pension system.
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Germany Considers Similar Reforms
Denmark raised its retirement age to 70, effective for those born after 1970, passing 81-21 in parliament to address pension system sustainability; Germany considers similar reforms due to its aging population and underfunded pension system.
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36% Bias Score
France Announces Multi-Year Plan to Restore Public Finances
French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced a multi-year plan in July to tackle France's public debt, demanding shared effort from all citizens, with potential social VAT discussions and a possible referendum.
France Announces Multi-Year Plan to Restore Public Finances
French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne announced a multi-year plan in July to tackle France's public debt, demanding shared effort from all citizens, with potential social VAT discussions and a possible referendum.
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48% Bias Score
Market Volatility Forces Sandwich Generation to Rethink Retirement
The Gomez family, representing the sandwich generation, faces retirement uncertainty due to stock market volatility and concerns about Social Security, prompting them to delay retirement and maximize savings.
Market Volatility Forces Sandwich Generation to Rethink Retirement
The Gomez family, representing the sandwich generation, faces retirement uncertainty due to stock market volatility and concerns about Social Security, prompting them to delay retirement and maximize savings.
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40% Bias Score
Education Department Pauses Social Security Offsets for Defaulted Student Loans
The Department of Education temporarily paused seizing Social Security benefits from roughly 450,000 defaulted federal student loan borrowers over 62, but continues other collection methods, sparking debate over the fairness and efficacy of its approach.
Education Department Pauses Social Security Offsets for Defaulted Student Loans
The Department of Education temporarily paused seizing Social Security benefits from roughly 450,000 defaulted federal student loan borrowers over 62, but continues other collection methods, sparking debate over the fairness and efficacy of its approach.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Employs Private Collectors for €49.73 Billion Social Security Debt
As of Q1 2025, €49.73 billion in social security debt is owed to EFKA in Greece, with only €4.9 billion regulated, prompting the involvement of private debt collectors to address the issue.
Greece Employs Private Collectors for €49.73 Billion Social Security Debt
As of Q1 2025, €49.73 billion in social security debt is owed to EFKA in Greece, with only €4.9 billion regulated, prompting the involvement of private debt collectors to address the issue.
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48% Bias Score
SSA to Use AI to Improve Customer Service Amidst Budget Concerns
SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced plans to use AI to improve customer service, addressing long wait times and concerns about recent changes impacting 69 million beneficiaries; the agency faces a projected 2033 trust fund depletion.
SSA to Use AI to Improve Customer Service Amidst Budget Concerns
SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano announced plans to use AI to improve customer service, addressing long wait times and concerns about recent changes impacting 69 million beneficiaries; the agency faces a projected 2033 trust fund depletion.
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44% Bias Score
French Health Insurance Faces €22.1 Billion Deficit Amidst Unrecovered Medical Payments
France's national health insurance faces a €22.1 billion deficit in 2025, largely due to €1.5 billion in unrecovered medical co-pays and deductibles stemming from a 2020 suspension and subsequent limitations on recovery efforts, according to a Court of Auditors report.
French Health Insurance Faces €22.1 Billion Deficit Amidst Unrecovered Medical Payments
France's national health insurance faces a €22.1 billion deficit in 2025, largely due to €1.5 billion in unrecovered medical co-pays and deductibles stemming from a 2020 suspension and subsequent limitations on recovery efforts, according to a Court of Auditors report.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Schools Lack Staff Conduct Focus, Jeopardizing Social Safety
A Dutch school inspection revealed insufficient attention to staff conduct, jeopardizing social safety in 21 schools; over-reliance on procedures hinders proactive discussions, impacting responses to unsafe situations, including sexual abuse, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue involving al...
Dutch Schools Lack Staff Conduct Focus, Jeopardizing Social Safety
A Dutch school inspection revealed insufficient attention to staff conduct, jeopardizing social safety in 21 schools; over-reliance on procedures hinders proactive discussions, impacting responses to unsafe situations, including sexual abuse, highlighting the need for inclusive dialogue involving al...
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44% Bias Score
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