The Generalitat approves spending nearly 6 billion more to buy time in negotiations with ERC
The Catalan government has approved an additional budget allocation of nearly 6 billion euros to secure salary payments and negotiations with ERC amid ongoing protests from educators and medical professionals.
Sánchez prioritizes negotiating the response to the war and leaves the Budgets in the air
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is prioritizing negotiations regarding the government's response to the war in Iran, delaying discussions on the national budget for another year.
From Junqueras to Tarradellas
Negotiating with ERC is likened to a painful dental visit, reflecting the challenges and complexities in discussions about Catalonia's budget and sovereignty.
The 72 hours that prevented the collapse of the legislature in Catalonia
A last-minute agreement between the Catalan government and ERC has extended the budget negotiations, avoiding a potential legislative collapse.
Deadline July 31: the new calendar for the Catalan Budgets
The Catalan government sets July 31 as the new deadline for budget negotiations with the PSC and ERC, after postponing the parliamentary vote originally scheduled for Friday.
The government approved the plan for next year's budget: negotiations are set to begin in the summer
The Lithuanian government has outlined its approach for preparing next year's budget, with negotiations expected to start in the summer.
PSC and ERC intensify meetings to save the budget while the Government remains inactive
PSC and ERC are increasing negotiations over Catalonia's budget as the central Government refrains from intervening.
Illa defends that his project is for a decade and does not entertain an electoral advance
Salvador Illa emphasizes the longevity of his government project for Catalonia while facing opposition from ERC regarding budget negotiations.
HS: The National Coalition Party is considering the abolition of inheritance tax
The National Coalition Party in Finland is pushing for the abolition of inheritance tax in a future government budget meeting, with negotiations ongoing internally.
Ulvik considers starting cooperation negotiations - could lead to staff reductions
The city of Ulvila is considering initiating cooperation negotiations that may lead to personnel reductions amid significant budget cuts.
Virginijus Sinkevičius. The closure of the Ignalina nuclear power plant: will Europe keep its promise made 20 years ago?
Lithuania's Ignalina nuclear power plant closure could test Europe's financial commitment made two decades ago as negotiations over funding begin amid new EU budget discussions.
The Health Insurance Fund has concluded negotiations with contract partners: nearly 3 billion euros will go to healthcare institutions
The Health Insurance Fund in Lithuania has finalized contracts allocating €2.98 billion to healthcare institutions, ensuring increased funding and services for patients this year compared to last year.
The showdown between Mamdani and Hochul over taxes in New York: 'A test of fire'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing for higher taxes on wealthy residents while Governor Kathy Hochul opposes these increases amidst budget negotiations.
Increase in electricity bills for all Finns – Here’s what it’s about
The Finnish government has proposed a significant increase in the electricity security fee, set to take effect on April 1, 2026, as part of its budget negotiations.
Oriol Junqueras warns: "We are on the way to achieving all the resources and powers that bring us closer to a Catalan Republic"
Oriol Junqueras, president of ERC, states that their party is progressing towards acquiring the necessary resources and competencies for a Catalan Republic amid ongoing budget negotiations.
Junts and ERC once again corner Pedro Sánchez's Government: neither 'social shield' nor Budgets
The Catalan parties Junts and ERC are poised to reject the Spanish government's social protection decree, putting further pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez regarding budget negotiations.
Antti Lindtman Reveals: This is How SDP Would Implement a Billion-Euro Adjustment This Spring
The largest opposition party in Finland, the SDP, outlines three savings measures and three growth strategies ahead of the spring budget framework negotiations.
Breakfast Diplomacy Aims to Lower Sweden's Brussels Bill
Sweden's EU minister Jessica Rosencrantz is engaged in negotiations to prevent a proposed 60% increase in the country's EU fees as part of the discussions on the bloc's next long-term budget.
The Govern of Salvador Illa will approve the Budget project this Friday to pressure ERC, which maintains its rejection: "Less self-help messages and more national ambition"
The Catalan government, led by Salvador Illa, plans to approve a budget proposal despite lacking essential support from ERC, which has rejected negotiations over tax concessions.
Illa stages his support to collect personal income tax to attract ERC to negotiate the Budgets
Illa demonstrates his support for collecting personal income tax in an effort to entice the ERC to negotiate the Catalan budget.
Member States Warn Brussels Against Increasing EU Jobs
Nine EU member states have warned Brussels against a proposal to create 2,500 new jobs as part of the new budget negotiations.
Is the Left Alliance waving itself out of the large economic agreement? Koskela dodged questions
The Left Alliance's commitment to a new budgetary agreement in Finland remains uncertain as parliamentary negotiations are ongoing, setting ambitious deficit targets for the next term.
Government and Comuns reach agreement to approve the Budget
The Government of Catalonia and the Comuns party have reached an agreement to approve the 2026 budget after two weeks of negotiations.
New figures: How much Orpo's government still needs to save
Finland's government faces a shortfall of up to 363 million euros in planned savings, primarily in the social and health sectors, requiring immediate actions to address this gap ahead of April's budget discussions.
Kainuu Welfare Area's Layoff Negotiations Concluded – About 40 Jobs at Risk
Kainuu's welfare area concludes layoff negotiations that threaten around 40 jobs due to budget cuts and restructuring.
The Kainuu wellness region's regional government decided on the number of layoffs: about 40 employees
The Kainuu wellness region will lay off approximately 40 employees following recent negotiations regarding personnel reductions.
Taiwan President: We Are Not a Bargaining Chip Between Washington and Beijing
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te asserts that Taiwan should not be used as a bargaining chip in U.S.-China negotiations and warns of potential regional consequences from Chinese aggression.
Ice-front in Congress. – It is not law enforcement, it is mob rule.
Democrats present ten demands concerning ICE as Senate Republicans warn they may end up with nothing, amidst ongoing budget negotiations for the Department of Homeland Security.
Saeima: National interests must be defended in EU budget discussions
Latvian lawmakers urged the Prime Minister and ministers to actively defend Latvia's interests in negotiations over the EU's multi-year budget for 2028-2034.
Trump signs law to reopen the US Government: National Security budget still to be defined
President Donald Trump signed a budget law to reactivate the federal government, which had been partially closed since January 31, and now Congress faces ten days of negotiations for Department of Homeland Security funding.
House of Representatives approves budget and ends partial government shutdown in the US
The House of Representatives in the United States ended a partial government shutdown by approving budget allocations that will allow most agencies to operate for the remainder of the fiscal year, except for the Department of Homeland Security, which still requires funding negotiations.
The Commission wants a budget of 2 trillion euros through taxes. Can it succeed?
The European Commission's proposal to raise up to 406 billion euros through new pan-European taxes for the next seven-year EU budget of about 2 trillion euros is seen more as a result of political balances and negotiations than as a genuine tool for achieving common European goals.
The Salvador Illa Government imposes the first fines under the Housing Law and paves the way for Budget negotiations with Comuns
The Catalan government has imposed its first fines for violations of the Housing Law, fulfilling a requirement set by Comuns to negotiate this year's regional Budget.
France prepares to adopt the 2026 budget after months of tense negotiations
France's Prime Minister has pushed the budget through parliament for the third and final time without a vote, leading to further statements of distrust from both far-left and far-right parties.
Budget: Sébastien Lecornu promises to generalize university meals to 1 euro
Sébastien Lecornu has pledged to extend 1 euro meals for university students as part of negotiations for a budget agreement with the Socialist Party.
Macron brandishing 'threat of dissolution' as budget talks resume, although 'unlikely'
French President Emmanuel Macron is warning of a potential government dissolution as budget negotiations resume, although this outcome is considered unlikely.
The Government of Salvador Illa defends that it can negotiate the Budgets despite opposition reproaches
The Government of Salvador Illa is moving forward with budget negotiations this first quarter of the year, despite facing criticism from the opposition.
Guardiola will offer Vox to enter her Government in exchange for a parliamentary agreement that includes securing the Budget
Maria Guardiola is initiating negotiations with the Vox party to secure a legislative agreement that ensures budget stability in Extremadura.
Donald Trump wants the defense budget to increase from 1 trillion to 1.5 trillion dollars by 2027
Donald Trump announced plans to increase the military budget by 50% to 1.5 trillion dollars by 2027 after negotiations with U.S. senators and political representatives.
The tax and fiscal news arriving with the new year: surcharge for pensions, Verifactu, SMI, Bizum...
The new fiscal year in 2026 will begin without the General State Budget Law, resulting in minimal changes in tax matters initially, with the government planning to propose a public accounts project in the first quarter, depending on political negotiations.
Budget 2026: what are the last sticking points before the adoption of the text?
As budget negotiations resume in January, critical compromises on taxation remain to be reached following a failed parliamentary meeting.
Final Rush Maneuver. FdI Already Aims for What's Next: Tax Amnesty and Bills in the Lead
The Italian government, led by Fratelli d'Italia, is prioritizing a tax amnesty and utility bills following the completion of a €22 billion budget law enhanced by Senate negotiations.
Guardiola calls Vox and starts working on the 206 demands she already rejected in October to become president
María Guardiola, the acting president of Extremadura and PP candidate, has initiated negotiations exclusively with Vox regarding the 206 demands proposed by the far-right party for the approval of the 2026 budget.