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UK Carer's Allowance Rises, but Increase Lags Behind Inflation

The UK government has increased state pensions and benefits, including a 1.7% rise in carer's allowance and a higher weekly earnings threshold of £196, enabling carers to work more without losing benefits, impacting 60,000 more people by 2029; however, this increase is lower than the current inflati...

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Turkey Launches "Year of the Family" with Extensive Family Support Program

Turkey's 2025 "Year of the Family" program offers newlyweds a 150,000 lira interest-free loan, housing priority for families with three or more children, and discounts on transportation and cultural activities, aiming to boost birth rates and strengthen family units.

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China Unveils Plan for Comprehensive Elderly Care Services by 2035

China's government released a guideline in January to improve elderly care services by 2035, aiming to provide affordable and comprehensive care to its 297 million citizens aged 60 and above, easing the burden on families and developing the 'silver economy'.

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German Coalition Talks Stalled by Financing Dispute

Coalition talks between Germany's SPD and CDU/CSU are deadlocked due to disagreements over financing election promises, creating a projected double-digit billion-euro deficit and delaying government formation, potentially impacting economic stability and social welfare programs.

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Belgium Reforms Unemployment Benefits to Incentivize Work

Belgium's new law limits unemployment benefits to two years for those under 55, impacting 100,000 people, while 180,000 jobs remain unfilled; the reform, driven by the center-right MR party, aims to incentivize work by ensuring a significant income difference between employment and welfare.

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Record Number of Evictions in France Amidst Inflation Crisis

A surge in evictions in France has left 24,000 households homeless in 2024, double the number from ten years prior, largely due to inflation and the accelerated eviction procedures of the 2023 Kasbarian-Bergé law. The Fondation Abbé-Pierre is calling for preventative measures and increased financial...

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UK DPPOs Threaten to Withdraw from Government over Benefit Cuts

The UK government's proposed £5 billion benefit cuts, including changes to Personal Independence Payments and Universal Credit, face strong opposition from Deaf and Disabled People's Organisations (DPPOs) who are threatening to withdraw from governmental engagement due to a lack of meaningful consul...

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German Municipalities Face Record €24 Billion Deficit

German municipalities are facing a record €24 billion deficit in 2024, a fourfold increase from 2023, prompting the German District Association (DLT) to urge the incoming government for increased funding and reforms to the citizen's allowance.

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China to Optimize Elderly Care Services by 2035

China's January guideline aims to improve elderly care services by 2035, addressing the needs of its 297 million citizens aged 60 and above; the plan emphasizes affordability, expanding access, and workforce development to meet the challenges of its aging population.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Aging Population and Out-Migration Cripple Chilean Rural Municipality

In Río Hurtado, Chile, a rural municipality with 4,334 inhabitants, school enrollment has dropped to its lowest in almost two decades due to youth out-migration and an influx of returning older adults (65+), leading to an aging population of 24.1% (above the national average of 14%), impacting econo...

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Germany's Unemployment Rate Stable Despite Economic Headwinds

Despite a slight monthly decrease in unemployment, Germany's jobless rate remains at 6.4 percent, with a significant year-on-year increase; proposed Bürgergeld reforms aim for stricter sanctions, but challenges persist regarding practical implementation and support for those with health or social is...

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Germany's Municipal Budget Deficit Hits Record High of €24.8 Billion

Germany's municipal budget deficit reached €24.8 billion in 2024, a record high since reunification, primarily due to increased social welfare and personnel costs, exceeding revenue growth and necessitating financing through reserves or loans.

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