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Spain Expands Unemployment Benefits for Over-52s
Spain's new unemployment subsidy for people over 52, effective November 1st, 2024, provides a 480 euro monthly payment, allows part-time work, and requires prior contributions and income limitations.
Spain Expands Unemployment Benefits for Over-52s
Spain's new unemployment subsidy for people over 52, effective November 1st, 2024, provides a 480 euro monthly payment, allows part-time work, and requires prior contributions and income limitations.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Minimum Wage Increase in Macedonia Delayed Amidst Consumer Basket Dispute
In North Macedonia, a planned minimum wage increase is delayed due to disagreements over the composition of a new official consumer basket, which will determine future wage adjustments. The government and unions have differing views on which goods should be included.
Minimum Wage Increase in Macedonia Delayed Amidst Consumer Basket Dispute
In North Macedonia, a planned minimum wage increase is delayed due to disagreements over the composition of a new official consumer basket, which will determine future wage adjustments. The government and unions have differing views on which goods should be included.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Altai Krai Indexes Social Benefits in 2025
In 2025, Altai Krai, Russia, indexed various social benefits, including a 7.3% pension increase for over 615,000 residents (with a further increase planned for August), changes to caregiving allowances (now integrated into pensions for those 80+ or with disability group 1), a 9.5% increase in severa...
Altai Krai Indexes Social Benefits in 2025
In 2025, Altai Krai, Russia, indexed various social benefits, including a 7.3% pension increase for over 615,000 residents (with a further increase planned for August), changes to caregiving allowances (now integrated into pensions for those 80+ or with disability group 1), a 9.5% increase in severa...
Progress
32% Bias Score
Dutch Municipalities Show Wide Disparity in Caregiver Appreciation
A study reveals significant disparities in municipal appreciation for caregivers in the Netherlands, ranging from €250 in Drimmelen to no financial support in several municipalities; the variations reflect differing budgetary allocations and approaches.
Dutch Municipalities Show Wide Disparity in Caregiver Appreciation
A study reveals significant disparities in municipal appreciation for caregivers in the Netherlands, ranging from €250 in Drimmelen to no financial support in several municipalities; the variations reflect differing budgetary allocations and approaches.
Progress
40% Bias Score
France Travail Reports 900,000+ New Registrations Under Employment Reform
France's automatic enrollment of RSA beneficiaries into France Travail resulted in 900,000-950,000 new registrations by January 31, 2025, exceeding expectations and demonstrating early success in returning people to employment, despite anticipated unemployment increases in 2025.
France Travail Reports 900,000+ New Registrations Under Employment Reform
France's automatic enrollment of RSA beneficiaries into France Travail resulted in 900,000-950,000 new registrations by January 31, 2025, exceeding expectations and demonstrating early success in returning people to employment, despite anticipated unemployment increases in 2025.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Revised Spanish Decree Approved: Pension Increases and Aid Included, Tax Reforms Excluded
The Spanish government approved a revised decree including pension increases, extended public transport discounts, and aid for storm and volcano victims, but excluding tax reforms and some financial aid to regions after negotiations with Junts.
Revised Spanish Decree Approved: Pension Increases and Aid Included, Tax Reforms Excluded
The Spanish government approved a revised decree including pension increases, extended public transport discounts, and aid for storm and volcano victims, but excluding tax reforms and some financial aid to regions after negotiations with Junts.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
Armenia Mandates Income Declarations to Improve Social Benefit Targeting
The Armenian government mandates income declarations from over 700,000 salaried employees to improve social benefit targeting and resource allocation, aiming to prevent misallocation to wealthier individuals. The deadline, initially May, was extended to November due to technical issues and insuffici...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Krasnodar Krai Launches Program to Boost Birth Rates with New Family Benefits
The Krasnodar Krai governor announced a new regional program to increase birth rates by providing additional financial aid and benefits to families, including increased payments, food and clothing assistance, and expanded childcare, complementing existing federal programs and a 106,707 ruble regiona...
Krasnodar Krai Launches Program to Boost Birth Rates with New Family Benefits
The Krasnodar Krai governor announced a new regional program to increase birth rates by providing additional financial aid and benefits to families, including increased payments, food and clothing assistance, and expanded childcare, complementing existing federal programs and a 106,707 ruble regiona...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Legal Limits Restrict German Bürgergeld Cut Plans
Germany's CDU and FDP parties plan to cut billions from the Bürgergeld welfare program by reducing benefits and imposing stricter sanctions, but legal constraints and a low number of current sanction recipients limit the potential savings. The existing 'Job Turbo' initiative is already showing posit...
Legal Limits Restrict German Bürgergeld Cut Plans
Germany's CDU and FDP parties plan to cut billions from the Bürgergeld welfare program by reducing benefits and imposing stricter sanctions, but legal constraints and a low number of current sanction recipients limit the potential savings. The existing 'Job Turbo' initiative is already showing posit...
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44% Bias Score
CHP Promises Major Disability Rights Reforms
CHP leader Özgür Özel, during a disability workshop, pledged to establish a disability ministry led by a disabled individual, increase disability pensions to the level of the minimum wage, eliminate contribution fees for healthcare, and provide at least 40 hours of rehabilitation services per week f...
CHP Promises Major Disability Rights Reforms
CHP leader Özgür Özel, during a disability workshop, pledged to establish a disability ministry led by a disabled individual, increase disability pensions to the level of the minimum wage, eliminate contribution fees for healthcare, and provide at least 40 hours of rehabilitation services per week f...
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Election: Debate on Ukrainian Refugee Benefits and Integration
CDU/CSU's election program proposes simplifying work permits and language training for Ukrainian refugees but reducing social benefits for new arrivals to €460 per month instead of €563, eliminating additional benefits, while other parties have varying approaches.
German Election: Debate on Ukrainian Refugee Benefits and Integration
CDU/CSU's election program proposes simplifying work permits and language training for Ukrainian refugees but reducing social benefits for new arrivals to €460 per month instead of €563, eliminating additional benefits, while other parties have varying approaches.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
Progress
40% Bias Score
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