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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt before the election: More construction sites than money

Frankfurt's cultural committee reaches a rare consensus ahead of local elections, aiming to finalize a budget amidst numerous expensive projects and construction sites.

Feb 28 • 11:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic Washington House majority leader apologizes for being ‘impaired’ during budget hearing

Washington House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon has publicly apologized for appearing impaired during a budget committee meeting after consuming alcohol beforehand.

Feb 28 • 01:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Starting today, the Budget Committee will hold debates on zero consumption tax on food products and security

The Japanese Budget Committee will begin discussions on the government's budget proposal, focusing on issues like zero consumption tax on food and security measures.

Feb 27 • 00:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’Assembly committee seeks take-off grants for new hospitals

The National Assembly Committee on Health in Nigeria has urged financial support for newly established hospitals to ensure their effective functioning.

Feb 25 • 20:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Kamikaze Drones Approved with Conditions

The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved a significant procurement of kamikaze drones from Stark and Helsing, amounting to around four billion Euros, aimed at equipping the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania.

Feb 25 • 14:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The parliamentary committee recommended approving the budget proposal

A parliamentary committee in Czechia has recommended the approval of a budget proposal.

Feb 25 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Budget Committee of the Chamber of Deputies recommended approving the draft state budget

The Chamber of Deputies' Budget Committee has recommended the approval of the draft state budget.

Feb 25 • 11:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Winter Olympics 2030: Resignation of Cyril Linette, budget, sponsors... The big questions that clutter an immense file

The resignation of Cyril Linette as the General Director of the organizing committee raises significant concerns about the preparation for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the Alps.

Feb 25 • 09:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Committee amends Liberal clause in budget bill that critics say ‘dynamites the rule of law’

The Canadian finance committee has passed Conservative amendments to a budget bill, addressing concerns about a clause that allows cabinet ministers to exempt entities from federal laws for up to three years.

Feb 23 • 22:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic

The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic

The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Health Basket for 2026: More than 50% of the Budget for Oncology, More Medicines for Mental Health

The 2026 Health Basket Committee in Israel presented its list of new medicines and technologies to the Health Minister, allocating 650 million shekels, with over 50% earmarked for oncology.

Feb 19 • 15:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Castle's budget will decrease this year by 82 million to 421.4 million, supported by the committee

The budget for the Czech President's office will drop by 82 million koruna to 421.4 million koruna, as approved by the budget committee.

Feb 18 • 10:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takes "Takaichi Color" into Special Diet, Appoints Close Aide Furuya as Head of House of Representatives Constitutional Review Committee

The Japanese Prime Minister is gearing up for a special Diet session with key appointments that could influence constitutional discussions and budget deliberations amidst political tensions.

Feb 17 • 20:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The parliamentary committee recommended approving the budget of the Ministry of Agriculture

A parliamentary committee in Czechia has recommended the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture's budget.

Feb 17 • 15:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Senate Panel Kicks As Tribunal Spends N16m On Office Fumigation

The Senate Committee on Capital Market in Nigeria has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal over its spending of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services from its budget.

Feb 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senate panel queries tribunal over N16 million spent on office fumigation

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Market has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal about its N16 million expenditure on office fumigation in 2025.

Feb 17 • 14:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Minister Sakamoto Appointed as Chair of House of Representatives Budget Committee

The Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto as the new Chair of the House of Representatives Budget Committee following a significant defeat in the recent elections.

Feb 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 13:15: The Riigikogu Special Committee Discusses Developments in the Electricity Market

A Riigikogu special committee in Estonia is holding a public meeting to discuss recent developments in the electricity market and their implications for the state budget.

Feb 16 • 08:36 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

'Keep Europe strong from the inside': Kata Tütto, president of the Committee of the Regions

Kata Tütto warns that proposed changes to the EU's budget may threaten funding for local investment in regions.

Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps step down agency’s 2026 budget review

The Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Science and Engineering halted review of the National Centre for Technology Management’s 2026 budget due to the agency's leadership failing to appear before them.

Feb 12 • 15:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Defence - Senate Raises the Alarm Over Slow 2025 Budget Implementation

The Nigerian Senate Committee on Defence raised concerns about the slow implementation of the 2025 defence budget, warning that delays could hinder efforts to improve national security.

Feb 12 • 04:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps raise sports institute’s 2026 budget to N60bn

Nigeria's House of Representatives Committee on Sports has approved a dramatic increase in the 2026 budget for the National Institute for Sports from N2.8 billion to N60 billion following consultations on its operational needs.

Feb 11 • 18:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The court rejected the complaint of the political committee 'United Kaunas' regarding state funding

A Lithuanian court has denied a political committee's complaint against the exclusion of political committees from receiving state budget funding intended only for political parties.

Feb 11 • 09:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Stanjura's plane, Schiller's helicopter. The committee recommended that MPs approve the budget with a deficit of 310 billion

A committee has recommended that MPs approve a budget with a substantial deficit in the Czech Republic.

Feb 10 • 11:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Committee Led by Shashi Tharoor Seeks Information on US Deal, Summons Officials

During the ongoing budget session of Parliament, a committee led by Shashi Tharoor is gathering information on the contentious US trade deal amid opposition concerns regarding its impact on farmers.

Feb 6 • 12:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probes NBET over N4.10bn regulatory income

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance questioned Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's management regarding the use of N4.10bn regulatory income for the fiscal year 2025 and suspended consideration of the agency's 2026 budget proposal.

Feb 6 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps query NBET boss over N4bn spending, suspend agency’s budget defence

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance has questioned the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's boss about a N4.099bn expenditure and suspended the review of the agency's 2026 budget.

Feb 5 • 20:34 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

'Dispersed' Milan Cortina Games a learning opportunity for Brisbane 2032

The Brisbane 2032 organizing committee is looking to learn from the dispersed Milan Cortina Games, which have raised budget concerns due to their widespread locations.

Feb 3 • 19:19 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Olympic Organizing Chief Acknowledges Major Challenges in Preparing for Games

The CEO of the Milan-Cortina Olympic Organizing Committee, Andrea Varnier, reported significant difficulties in managing the event's budget and timelines, as costs have escalated from an initial estimate of $1.3 billion to over $1.7 billion.

Feb 3 • 11:18 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

More EU member debt needed to finance military – official

Seamus Boland of the European Economic and Social Committee has stated that EU member states must increase joint debt to sustain growing military expenditures, citing insufficient funds in the upcoming budget.

Jan 30 • 12:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Budget Committee's Visit to Paris is 'Very Informative'

Members of Iceland's Budget Committee are visiting Paris to learn about budgeting processes from a variety of institutions this week.

Jan 21 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2026: holding tax, corporate tax surcharge, new wealth tax... These taxes where debates are still blocked

Discussions in the Parliament regarding the 2026 budget continue, but reaching a compromise appears to be distant, reflecting low interest in the finance committee's sessions.

Jan 13 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2026: MPs reject the 'expenditure' part in committee again

Members of the Finance Committee have once again rejected the 'expenditure' section of the 2026 budget during a new reading, following a previous rejection of the revenue section.

Jan 10 • 14:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2026: MPs reject revenue portion in committee

In a new reading on Friday, the Finance Committee MPs overwhelmingly rejected the revenue section of the 2026 state budget, indicating a lack of consensus for the upcoming session.

Jan 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changed role in the People's Party: "There are turning points in our government"

Key leadership changes have been announced in Iceland's People's Party, with Sigurjón taking charge of the budget committee and Lilja Rafney assuming the leadership of the economic committee.

Jan 9 • 08:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget: in committee, debates resume calmly before the battle in the Chamber

French deputies have resumed discussions on the 2026 finance bill in a calm setting ahead of the public session scheduled to begin next Tuesday.

Jan 8 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

BBC boss insists 'double' should be spent on the World Service

BBC Director General Tim Davie has called for the UK to double its funding for the BBC World Service during a committee meeting, highlighting the impact of existing budget cuts.

Jan 8 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Education, health, housing, and social spending: how the nearly 7,000 million budget of Asturias will be distributed for 2026

The General Council of the Principality approved the autonomous budgets for 2026 amid controversy over the absence of an IU-Convocatoria deputy during the committee review, which necessitated changes in the parliamentary schedule.

Dec 31 • 14:21 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Stunt, final rush in the Chamber. And the Democratic Party plays an audio of Meloni against the limited times

The Budget Committee rejects all opposition amendments as the discussion heads to the Chamber, while Minister Giorgetti pays tribute to Brigitte Bardot.

Dec 28 • 15:06 UTC

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