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During a trial at Brazil's Supreme Federal Court, retired judge Cláudia Márcia de Carvalho Soares criticized the lack of basic provisions for magistrates, including snacks and functional apartments.

Finland's Kela aims to automate up to 80% of benefit application processing using a new Salesforce system, potentially reducing its workforce by over 10%.

Key changes to eligibility for the state pension are set to occur this year, alongside an anticipated increase due to the triple lock system.

Andreas Gassen, chief of health insurance physicians in Germany, calls for the elimination of voluntary health insurance benefits amidst a debate on healthcare system savings.

The Swedish government proposes to implement stricter eligibility criteria for immigrants seeking access to the welfare system, including a five-year residency requirement for certain benefits.

Experts argue that tax benefits for property owners should be strictly limited to primary residences, as the current system exacerbates inequalities in the housing market.

Poland's President has announced the end of a special assistance law that facilitated job placement, social benefits, and educational access for Ukrainians fleeing the war.

A discussion on public procurement reform in Latvia highlighted the benefits and risks of a radical overhaul of the system, featuring input from various experts and officials.

The new cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to explore a temporary consumption tax cut, but the Prime Minister emphasizes that it is merely a stopgap measure with a larger aim of introducing a system of tax credit with benefits for low and middle-income earners.

The article discusses the urgent need to streamline funding for South Africa's district health system, emphasizing the potential benefits of proposed healthcare reforms.

Claimants of certain 'legacy benefits' in the UK are reminded to take action by March 2026 to avoid losing their benefits as the welfare system undergoes significant changes.

Vilhjálmur Birgisson expresses concerns about a potential reverse incentive causing more people to prefer receiving benefits over returning to work.

The Czech finance minister Alena Schillerová announced plans to reinstate parental benefits and tax relief for working students, alongside the new EET system starting next year.

The article discusses the health benefits of winter swimming, raising questions about its impact on the immune system.

Finnish Minister Riikka Purra proposes a system requiring immigrants to engage in unpaid work tied to social security benefits.

This article compares the vitamin C content and health benefits of amla juice and lemon water, emphasizing the importance of vitamin C for a strong immune system.

The article discusses Jeffrey Epstein's manipulation tactics, detailing how he offered gifts and privileges to influence and control people in his circle.

The German government is proposing reforms to its social system to encourage full-time employment and reduce reliance on social benefits amid economic challenges.

The UK Department for Work and Pensions is implementing protections for individuals at risk during the migration to the Universal Credit system as six legacy benefits are phased out.

Businesses in São Carlos, Brazil, are utilizing a new integrated benefits card system that streamlines employee benefits while reducing costs for employers.

This article discusses the health benefits of a specific vitamin that enhances blood circulation and protects artery walls.

President Yoon has raised the need for reforming the registered rental housing system, suggesting that the tax benefits for registered landlords should be gradually reduced.

The article discusses the recent changes in South Korea's retirement pension system, requiring companies to transition from retirement benefits to a funded retirement pension, which aims to prevent wage arrears and improve investment strategies.

After 20 years since its introduction in 2005, labor, management, and government have reached a historic agreement to reform the retirement pension system in South Korea, enhancing the fund-type retirement pension system and mandating external accumulation of retirement benefits across all businesses to ensure payouts even in case of corporate bankruptcy.

In February 2026, the Unique Family Allowances System (SUAF) receives a 2.85% increase in line with inflation, applied automatically to all benefits under Law 24,714 administered by ANSES.

The Department for Work and Pensions has updated its data sharing practices with local authorities amid discussions on potential reforms to the benefits system.

This article discusses the importance of a specific vitamin for overall health and its benefits for preventing chronic fatigue and supporting the nervous system.

February includes a combination of bonuses and increases affecting various groups of beneficiaries in the pension and social security system, mainly impacting retirees, pensioners, and families receiving child allowances and pregnancy benefits.

The National e-Invoice System (KSeF) has faced login issues and political maneuvering during its early days, raising questions about its effectiveness, despite hopes for its long-term benefits.

Retirees and pensioners in Piauí are required to perform the Proof of Life process in their birthday month to maintain their benefits, ensuring the proper allocation of public resources and contributing to the sustainability of the state pension system.

Katarzyna Pełczyńska-Nałęcz criticizes the lump sum taxation for allowing the wealthy to pay significantly lower taxes, and discusses the potential benefits of abolishing this tax system.

The article discusses the urgent need for reform in Germany's welfare state, outlining the challenges the government faces in restructuring social benefits, plans to reduce bureaucracy, issues surrounding raising the retirement age to 70, and the main arguments for and against maintaining the Bürgergeld system.

Despite the Czech government's efforts to streamline the super-benefit system intended to aid low-income households, many eligible individuals do not apply due to misconceptions about their eligibility.

A new online petition is urging the UK Government to replace cash payments for benefit claimants with a payment card system to ensure welfare money is spent on essentials.

In Germany, employers are calling for deeper reforms to the management of over 500 social benefits, criticizing the current system's lack of transparency and efficiency.

Economist Guy Standing criticizes the current far-right as a distraction from the systemic benefits that elites receive, highlighting concerns about societal inequality.

The new financing model benefits Catalonia but appears as an evolution of the current system rather than the significant break originally anticipated between the PSC and ERC.

The Spanish government urges the People's Party to back a new financing system that promises increased resources for regional governments, asserting that it will benefit their communities and dismissing claims of territorial inequity.

The year 2026 begins with the 'blow' to the Tajo-Segura water transfer that was promised but allegedly only benefits Portugal by increasing ecological flow requirements of the river system.

A growing number of drivers are intentionally disabling the start-stop system in their vehicles, despite its potential for fuel savings and environmental benefits.

An association in Greifswald is reportedly exchanging cash for vouchers from payment cards, circumventing new regulations for asylum seeker benefits, raising concerns about the effectiveness and oversight of the nationwide system.

The article presents reader comments on a recent piece discussing LGBT issues and cultural conflicts in Croatia.