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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

It’s been decreed: something must be done about student loans in England

Student loan debt in England has become increasingly burdensome, leading to calls for reform from politicians and public figures.

Feb 28 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

IMF on Ukraine: Structural reform package in the framework of the $8.1 billion loan

The IMF has emphasized the need for Ukraine to implement structural reforms agreed upon for an $8.1 billion loan package.

Feb 27 • 15:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

It's Not the End of the World: How Our Religion Instructs Us to Deal with Prisoners?

The article discusses the Islamic perspective on prison rehabilitation and the compassionate treatment of prisoners, highlighting the case of a Jordanian man imprisoned in place of a debtor.

Feb 25 • 14:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The IMF visits Libreville to assess Gabon's economic situation

The IMF is conducting a ten-day assessment of Gabon's economy amidst growing concerns over public debt and potential financial instability.

Feb 25 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Still about the fiscal legacy

The article discusses the negative fiscal legacy left for the current Brazilian government due to various legislative measures adopted between 2020 and 2022.

Feb 19 • 18:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Francs: The application process and categories - A guide with questions and answers

A new online platform for borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs is now operational in Greece, allowing for conversion of these loans to euros under specific terms.

Feb 19 • 06:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia set for highest government debt levels since World War II

A report reveals that Australia's government debt, driven by increasing spending, will reach unprecedented levels by 2028, indicating a shift from its historically low-debt status.

Feb 18 • 18:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Britons living in Europe face repayment hikes amid Reeves student loans row

UK graduates residing in Europe are set to experience significant increases in their student loan repayments starting in April, stirring controversy amid ongoing debates surrounding student debt reform.

Feb 18 • 15:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Michoacán approves reform that prohibits inheriting debt to future governments

Michoacán has passed a constitutional reform that prevents state governments from contracting debt beyond their six-year term, aiming to put an end to decades of public debt burdens on the population.

Feb 17 • 20:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: the governor canceled US$642 million in medical debt for low-income families

Arizona's governor has canceled $642 million in medical debt for low-income families as part of a broader economic stability program.

Feb 14 • 15:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla announces reform to end public debt in Michoacán

Michoacán Governor Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla has proposed a constitutional reform aimed at preventing the state from accruing public debt beyond his term.

Feb 13 • 20:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Ethiopia, France Deepen Strategic Partnership With Landmark Debt Restructuring

Ethiopia and France have fortified their strategic partnership by signing key agreements aimed at advancing Ethiopia's economic reforms and debt restructuring.

Feb 12 • 17:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Zimbabwe agrees to staff-monitored programme with the IMF

Zimbabwe has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF to implement economic policies aimed at stabilizing the economy and managing macroeconomic challenges.

Feb 6 • 15:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: Greens Push for Reform of the Debt Brake

The Greens are warning the federal government against delaying a reform of the debt brake.

Feb 6 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The Reform Party promised to pay back the election debt with interest after the ERJK remark

The head of the Political Party Funding Supervision Committee, Liisa Oviir, contacted the Reform Party regarding an unpaid invoice to the software company ADM Interactive, highlighting that the delay in payment could constitute an illegal donation.

Feb 3 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Struggle over new credit rules: No consensus in the debt commission in sight

The members' positions in the debt commission are far apart, and even the possibility of failure is seen as not unlikely as they work on renewing the debt brake.

Feb 2 • 08:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Annual Economic Report: Growth Through Debt

The mood in the economy is poor, and the government's pace of reform is limited, which poses a problem, especially for the CDU.

Jan 28 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Reform of the Debt Brake: No Exception for War Loans

The state is stimulating the economy with debt-financed investments, but a study warns that exceptions for military spending could lead to risks and potentially a public debt trap.

Jan 5 • 13:55 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Greener on the Debt Brake Reform: "It was still right that we did it!"

Sven-Christian Kindler reflects on his transition from 16 years in the Bundestag with the Greens to his involvement in the climate movement, criticizing the Union and SPD for alleged fraud with special funds.

Jan 5 • 06:12 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Millions of People Are Looking for a Radical Reform Force

FDP leader Christian Dürr positions his party as a radical alternative to the current status quo, criticizing the potential for increased debt with a Schwarz-Rot coalition while advocating for the cessation of social benefits for migrant workers.

Jan 4 • 10:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Millions of people long for a radical reform force"

FDP leader Dürr claims that if the Germans face frustration with a Schwarz-Rot coalition similar to that of the Ampel, it would come with 'infinitely more debt,' while he aims to position his party as a radical alternative to the status quo, proposing the cessation of social benefits for labor migrants.

Jan 4 • 10:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

New Debt Decreases: Italy Sets Limits for State Budget and Deficit

Italy's parliament approved a budget plan that includes 22 billion euros in spending and relief measures while facing criticism over a controversial reform of the Court of Auditors.

Dec 30 • 14:34 UTC

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