Russian Pension Indexation Fails to Keep Pace with Inflation
In 2023, Russian pensions increased by 7.5% to an average of 23,405 rubles, but near 10% inflation eroded purchasing power; proposed solutions include a minimum pension and quarterly indexation adjustments.
Russian Pension Indexation Fails to Keep Pace with Inflation
In 2023, Russian pensions increased by 7.5% to an average of 23,405 rubles, but near 10% inflation eroded purchasing power; proposed solutions include a minimum pension and quarterly indexation adjustments.
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56% Bias Score
Belgian Pension Reform Protest Causes Widespread Transportation Disruptions
Around 30,000 people protested in Brussels on Monday against proposed pension reforms that threaten special schemes for public workers and could reduce minimum pensions, causing significant transportation disruptions including train and flight cancellations; a potential coalition government wants to...
Belgian Pension Reform Protest Causes Widespread Transportation Disruptions
Around 30,000 people protested in Brussels on Monday against proposed pension reforms that threaten special schemes for public workers and could reduce minimum pensions, causing significant transportation disruptions including train and flight cancellations; a potential coalition government wants to...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
Turkey Launches Financial Aid Program to Boost Birth Rates
Turkey's President Erdoğan declared 2025 the "Year of the Family," launching initiatives including a 5,000 lira one-time payment for first-born children after January 1st, 2025, monthly payments for subsequent children, and 150,000 lira interest-free loans for young couples.
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60% Bias Score
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
French Unemployment Agency Faces Financial Crisis Due to Budget Delay
Unédic, the French unemployment insurance agency, faces a financial crisis due to a delayed €4 billion state loan guarantee for its 2025 budget, potentially resulting in €44.3 billion debt by 2027, despite a projected €300 million surplus in 2024, prompting concerns about the system's long-term solv...
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44% Bias Score
Spain's IMV Program Reaches 673,729 Households in December 2024
In December 2024, 673,729 Spanish households received the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), a 26.6% increase from December 2023. Almost half (1.2 million) of the 2.047.755 beneficiaries are children, highlighting the program's impact on child poverty. The government is addressing access barriers and provi...
Spain's IMV Program Reaches 673,729 Households in December 2024
In December 2024, 673,729 Spanish households received the Minimum Vital Income (IMV), a 26.6% increase from December 2023. Almost half (1.2 million) of the 2.047.755 beneficiaries are children, highlighting the program's impact on child poverty. The government is addressing access barriers and provi...
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44% Bias Score
Indonesia Launches Nationwide Free Nutritious Meal Program
Indonesia launched its nationwide free nutritious meal program (MBG) on September 4th, 2024, distributing meals from 190 central kitchens across 26 provinces, aiming to reach 3 million recipients daily by March 2025, with a projected annual budget of Rp400 trillion.
Indonesia Launches Nationwide Free Nutritious Meal Program
Indonesia launched its nationwide free nutritious meal program (MBG) on September 4th, 2024, distributing meals from 190 central kitchens across 26 provinces, aiming to reach 3 million recipients daily by March 2025, with a projected annual budget of Rp400 trillion.
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32% Bias Score
Utrecht Crowdfunds to Fix Welfare System Flaws
The municipality of Utrecht launched a crowdfunding campaign with Collectief Kapitaal to raise €100,000 in three months to support 100 part-time working welfare recipients facing income instability due to the complex Dutch Participatiewet.
Utrecht Crowdfunds to Fix Welfare System Flaws
The municipality of Utrecht launched a crowdfunding campaign with Collectief Kapitaal to raise €100,000 in three months to support 100 part-time working welfare recipients facing income instability due to the complex Dutch Participatiewet.
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56% Bias Score
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
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64% Bias Score
Germany Lacks Data on Children Affected by Utility Shutoffs and Evictions
In 2023, German utility companies cut off electricity to 204,441 households and gas to 28,059; 32,669 evictions occurred. The government lacks data on how many children were affected, despite concerns raised by a Left Party politician.
Germany Lacks Data on Children Affected by Utility Shutoffs and Evictions
In 2023, German utility companies cut off electricity to 204,441 households and gas to 28,059; 32,669 evictions occurred. The government lacks data on how many children were affected, despite concerns raised by a Left Party politician.
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32% Bias Score
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
Russia's Regional Food Card Programs Amidst Inflation and Poverty Debates
In response to rising food prices and inflation, Kaliningrad and Kamchatka introduced food card programs for low-income residents and pensioners, providing discounts on essential goods, despite official statistics indicating poverty reduction.
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36% Bias Score
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
Scotland's Benefits Bill to Soar by £700 Million Under SNP Plan
Scotland's benefits bill could increase by £700 million due to the SNP's plan to scrap the two-child cap, starting in 2026-27, potentially attracting 'benefits tourists' and impacting migration within the UK, according to the Scottish Fiscal Commission.
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56% Bias Score
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget, Seeking €50 Billion in Savings
The French government is negotiating its 2025 budget, aiming for €50 billion in savings through measures like a surtax on large companies (€8 billion target) and adjustments to high-income taxation, while avoiding new middle-class taxes; negotiations include potential compromises on the retirement r...
French Government Negotiates 2025 Budget, Seeking €50 Billion in Savings
The French government is negotiating its 2025 budget, aiming for €50 billion in savings through measures like a surtax on large companies (€8 billion target) and adjustments to high-income taxation, while avoiding new middle-class taxes; negotiations include potential compromises on the retirement r...
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32% Bias Score