Tag #Subsidies

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Valencia's Public Transport Card Dispute Amidst Reduced State Funding

In Valencia, Spain, a political debate ensues over replacing the €6.80 bonobús public transport card with the cheaper €4 Suma card due to reduced state subsidies following the rejection of a government decree, prompting a clash between socialist councilors and the city's administration.

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Trump Freezes IRA Funds, Creating Clean Energy Uncertainty

President Trump's executive order freezes funding for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), creating uncertainty for clean energy projects and international collaborations; the order's impact on already-awarded funds and tax credits remains unclear, potentially triggering legal battles and affecting in...

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EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal

The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...

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Ankara Reduces Greenhouse Subsidies, Increases Rent Support

Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's assembly approved a 43.93 percent increase in rent subsidies for urban renewal projects and changed the greenhouse production support program from 75 percent to 50 percent municipal subsidy, effective February 1st, 2024.

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China Investigates US Semiconductor Exports Over Subsidy Concerns

China launched an investigation into US semiconductor exports due to concerns about US government subsidies providing unfair advantages to American companies, leading to low-priced chip exports that harm the Chinese domestic industry.

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China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports

China's Commerce Ministry launched an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports on January 16th, 2024, due to concerns about US government subsidies creating unfair competition and harming Chinese domestic chipmakers. The investigation will follow Chinese laws, WTO rules, and includes suppo...

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High-Speed Rail Subsidy Cut Triples Cost for Thousands of Spanish Commuters

The Spanish government's rejection of a bill that included a 50% discount on high-speed rail between Valladolid, Segovia, and Madrid has tripled the cost for thousands of daily commuters, impacting regional development and reversing population growth trends.

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EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal

The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.

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EU Green Deal Subsidy Scandal Sparks Debate in European Parliament

The European Parliament debated a controversy Wednesday over EU subsidies given to environmental lobby groups, with right-wing MEPs denouncing them as undue influence while left-wing MEPs defended them as necessary for balance; the debate centers on the specificity of lobbying targets detailed in th...

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China Launches Probe into US Semiconductor Exports

China's Commerce Ministry announced an investigation into US legacy semiconductor exports, citing concerns about US subsidies creating unfair competition and harming China's domestic chip industry; the probe will adhere to Chinese law and WTO rules.

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EU Carmakers Seek Emission Fine Relief Amidst Slow Electric Vehicle Sales

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) is urging the EU to waive penalties for automakers failing to meet 2019 vehicle emission standards, citing low electric vehicle sales (13% in 2024) and the cancellation of German subsidies, despite a 20% reduction in the maximum permitted CO2...

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Uneven Uptake of Balcony Solar Panel Subsidies in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's €10 million subsidy program for balcony solar panels saw 6000 homeowner applications in summer 2023, exhausting their allocation, while only around 3000 renter applications were received by the end of 2024, leaving €4.5 million unspent; the funds will be reallocated to clima...

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