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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Considering the Preparation of a Temporary Budget Proposal

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara has conveyed to senior members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party the intention to prepare a temporary budget proposal amid concerns that the initial budget for fiscal 2026 may not be enacted within the current fiscal year.

Mar 23 • 02:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Junqueras exploits Illa's weakness while 'buying time to be amnestied and able to be a candidate for the Generalitat'

Oriol Junqueras has pressured Salvador Illa to withdraw his budget proposal, leveraging ERC's stance against unilateral decisions by the Catalan government.

Mar 22 • 01:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Power of Numbers: Kishi Administration Promotes Deliberate Consensus in a Tense World

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration emphasizes swift decision-making in budget discussions, leveraging a supermajority in the House of Representatives.

Mar 21 • 21:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The keys on what the Government of Salvador Illa can and cannot do without Budgets

The article discusses the limitations and options for the Catalan government led by Salvador Illa, which approved a credit supplement after withdrawing its budget proposal from Parliament.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The Expiration Bill as a Hostage..." Prime Minister Takii Holds Firm on Year-End Passage, Sighs from Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Sanae Takii is insisting on the passage of the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 by the end of the current fiscal year, amidst challenges in the House of Councillors regarding budget-related laws.

Mar 19 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Budgets for Catalonia

The Catalan government's budget proposal was withdrawn due to a lack of parliamentary support, primarily caused by disagreements with Esquerra Republicana de Cataluña (ERC).

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Opposition Reprimands Salvador Illa in the Parliament for the Withdrawal of the Budgets: 'Failure, Shame, and Irresponsibility'

The opposition in the Catalan Parliament criticized President Salvador Illa after his government withdrew the budget proposal due to ERC's refusal to support it.

Mar 18 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Salvador Illa will withdraw the Budget project to avoid a defeat in the Parliament

Salvador Illa has decided to withdraw the budget proposal to prevent a defeat in the Catalan Parliament, agreeing with ERC to negotiate a new budget before the summer.

Mar 18 • 07:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Road Administration rejected Icelandair's offer for the Ísafjörður flight

The Icelandic Road Administration has rejected Icelandair's offer to operate flights between Reykjavík and Ísafjörður, citing the proposal's costs as exceeding budget expectations.

Mar 17 • 13:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

News in New York: Kathy Hochul presented the key aspects of the executive budget for fiscal year 2027

New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled a $260 billion executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, highlighting key spending measures and addressing federal funding cuts.

Mar 13 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Initial budget proposal passed by the House of Representatives, discussions in the Senate to begin on the 16th, uncertainty about approval within the year

The House of Representatives in Japan approved the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026, but its passage in the Senate by the end of the year remains uncertain due to opposition and limited debate time.

Mar 13 • 12:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Breaking News: Largest budget proposal in history to be voted in the House of Representatives today, discussions reach their climax

The Japanese government is set to receive a vote on its record-high budget proposal of over 122 trillion yen in the House of Representatives today, despite opposition protests.

Mar 13 • 03:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Budget Deliberations Without Agreement from Ruling and Opposition Parties: Chairman Asked, 'Why Is This Decided by Authority?'

The House of Representatives' Budget Committee in Japan is experiencing deliberations on the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 without agreement between ruling and opposition parties, raising concerns about unilateral decision-making by the committee chairman.

Mar 12 • 03:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Danish Industry sees holes in the Social Democrats' proposal

The Social Democrats' extensive pension proposal may contradict their party slogan and lead to significant future budget deficits in Denmark.

Mar 11 • 19:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Social Democrats' pension proposal sends a billion-crown bill into the future

The Social Democrats' pension proposal could lead to a future budget deficit of 21 billion kroner for Denmark.

Mar 11 • 19:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Liberal Democratic Party Proposes Conclusion of Budget Questioning on the 13th Amid Opposition from the Opposition Party

The Japanese Liberal Democratic Party is pushing to conclude questioning on the 2026 budget proposal by the 13th, facing resistance from opposition parties who warn that proceeding could hinder discussions in the upper house.

Mar 11 • 10:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Presidential Project in the Sejm. NBP Profits Instead of Budget for Armaments

A new proposal in the Polish Sejm reallocates profits from the National Bank of Poland to a newly established Defense Investment Fund, sparking concerns about the lack of clear funding sources.

Mar 10 • 19:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu submits FCT budget to Senate for approval

President Tinubu has submitted the 2026 budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory to the Nigerian Senate for approval.

Mar 10 • 15:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Radical Asphalt Idea from a Civil Servant for Remote Areas – A Member of Parliament Nearly Lost His Composure

A proposal to convert some asphalt roads in remote areas of Finland to gravel roads for budgetary reasons has sparked significant backlash among lawmakers.

Mar 9 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"I am not ruling anything out, everything is on the table"

The Icelandic Minister of Transport, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, has not ruled out accepting Icelandair's proposal for domestic flights despite it being significantly over budget.

Feb 27 • 20:57 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
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Czech Republic's new budget drops defense spending below two percent threshold

The Czech Republic's new budget proposal could lower defense spending below the NATO-agreed two percent of GDP, risking discontent from the USA and other NATO allies.

Feb 26 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The new 'bad guy' of NATO - A budget shakes the waters of the Alliance

The Czech Republic faces the challenge of balancing budgetary constraints with NATO commitments as its new budget proposal reduces defense spending below the 2% GDP threshold, causing concern among NATO allies and the US.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

5% VAT on Electricity? Poland Skeptical of European Commission Proposal

Poland expresses skepticism regarding the European Commission's proposals to lower electricity costs through tax reductions and budget adjustments.

Feb 26 • 03:27 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
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Five billion for F-35, next year jump of 60 billion. Zůna is training for the budget, Babiš too

The Czech defense budget proposal includes a significant allocation for the F-35 aircraft, raising concerns among both supporters and opponents of the initiative.

Feb 25 • 08:24 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Pay 40 billion taxes in one go

The article discusses a recent tax proposal that involves companies or individuals paying a significant sum of 40 billion krónur in a single payment.

Feb 24 • 11:19 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takeda aims for budget approval within the fiscal year, opposition demands sufficient deliberation

Prime Minister Takeda expressed the intention to pass the 2026 initial budget proposal within the fiscal year, while opposition parties advocate for thorough discussions, suggesting a temporary budget to address urgent spending needs.

Feb 24 • 10:15 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberals accept Tory budget changes on sweeping cabinet power proposals

The Canadian federal Liberals accepted a Conservative proposal to add restrictions on new cabinet powers aimed at enhancing competitiveness, amid concerns over the implications for democracy.

Feb 23 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

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.

Feb 23 • 13:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

President Pavel will not veto the budget proposal for this year

Czech President Pavel has decided not to veto the proposed budget for the current year.

Feb 23 • 12:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: Newsom proposes to improve state education with a budget change for 2026

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal for significant educational reforms in the state's 2026-27 budget.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

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.

Feb 20 • 16:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Unrealistic Revenue Assumptions - Senate Threatens to Slash N58.47tn 2026 Budget

The Nigerian Senate has threatened to cut the 2026 budget proposal due to unrealistic revenue projections and poor performance in oil benchmarks.

Feb 20 • 09:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Osaka City's Financial Indicators Considered "Quite Good" Compared to Yokohama and Nagoya, Says Mayor Yoshimura

Osaka City presents its budget proposal for 2026, indicating a significant increase in both revenue and expenditure, projecting an overall balanced situation despite rising expenditures.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays

British Columbia's budget proposal is facing criticism due to significant tax increases, a soaring deficit, and cuts in public sector jobs amid ongoing construction delays.

Feb 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It is irresponsible to reduce defense spending. Pavel criticized the budget proposal

Czech politician Pavel has criticized a proposed budget that includes cuts to defense spending, labeling it as irresponsible.

Feb 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Chalmers mocks Taylor's pitch for bipartisan budget savings taskforce

Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticized Angus Taylor's proposal for a bipartisan taskforce aimed at finding budget savings, calling it a predictable stunt.

Feb 15 • 22:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Proposal to Increase Allowances for Technical Workers in State and Local Government Institutions

The Latvian State Chancellery has proposed an increase in allowances for technical workers within state and municipal institutions amid planned budget cuts.

Feb 12 • 16:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Report: Will the government bring a privilege violation proposal against Rahul Gandhi?

The Indian government is contemplating introducing a privilege violation proposal against Rahul Gandhi during the budget session of Parliament amidst ongoing political turmoil.

Feb 12 • 05:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

According to Okamura, MPs will likely end the first reading of the budget proposal around midnight

Czech politician Tomio Okamura predicts that members of parliament will conclude the first reading of the budget proposal late at night.

Feb 11 • 21:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Senators clash during Umahi budget defense

A budget defense session in Nigeria's Senate turned chaotic after a dispute between two senators during the discussion of the Ministry of Works' 2026 budget proposal.

Feb 11 • 20:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

MPs Begin to Discuss the Budget Proposal

Czech MPs have started deliberating on the national budget proposal.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Beniwal's question on not mentioning Rajasthan in the budget

Beniwal raises questions about the absence of Rajasthan in the latest budget proposal.

Feb 11 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Oyetola presents N10.5 billion 2026 marine budget, decries inadequate funding

Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has presented a N10.5 billion budget proposal for 2026, expressing concerns over its inadequacy for driving significant sector reforms.

Feb 10 • 17:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

National Assembly rejects Air Force 2026 budget over insecurity concerns

Nigeria's National Assembly has rejected the Nigerian Air Force's 2026 budget proposal due to insufficient funding and increasing security issues in the country.

Feb 10 • 17:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Being an SPD voter, I am outright angry, says the reporter about the budget proposal

A reporter expresses deep frustration as an SPD voter concerning the proposed budget in Czechia.

Feb 10 • 04:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The National Budget Council is unnecessary, Babiš said. He does not want to follow it, he cannot abolish it

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš declared the National Budget Council unnecessary, stating that he disagrees with its assessment of the government's budget proposal for this year.

Feb 9 • 12:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Establishment of a 1 billion yen fund to promote 'Kobekatsu': Kobe City to submit budget proposal

Kobe City plans to establish a 1 billion yen fund to support local organizations as part of its initiative 'Kobekatsu', which aims to transition middle school extracurricular activities to community-based programs starting in September.

Feb 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Czechia to reduce humanitarian aid to Ukraine and other countries

Czechia plans to cut its humanitarian aid budget by over two-thirds, reducing funding from CZK 165 million to CZK 50 million under the current cabinet's proposal.

Feb 6 • 11:07 UTC

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