Debt Brake: Big Loan, Small Effect
The article discusses how the German government's recent borrowing for investments has largely failed to translate into actual investments, with a significant portion being spent on electoral gifts instead.
Haddad confirms he is leaving the Ministry of Finance next week; Durigan is expected to take over the department
Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has announced he will leave his position next week, with Dario Durigan expected to succeed him.
The Party of Small Donations with Million-Euro Revenues: Who Are the Donors of Možemo?
The Croatian Electoral Commission revealed Možemo's financial report, exposing the identities of notable donors contributing to the leftist party's funding.
Revolución Ciudadana Movement Faces Four Complaints Over Its 2023 Presidential Campaign Accounts
The Revolución Ciudadana political movement in Ecuador is facing four complaints regarding its campaign accounts from the 2023 presidential elections, leading to a provisional suspension of its electoral activities for nine months.
Lula meets with Alckmin and Haddad this Tuesday in SP and may finalize candidacies
President Lula is expected to meet with Vice President Alckmin and Finance Minister Haddad to discuss São Paulo's electoral strategy.
Lula schedules meeting with Haddad and Alckmin next week to discuss electoral scenario
President Lula has called a meeting with Finance Minister Fernando Haddad and Vice President Geraldo Alckmin to discuss the electoral landscape next week.
At dinner, Lula tells Haddad that he needs him in the dispute in SP
President Lula has reportedly urged Finance Minister Haddad to join his electoral campaign in São Paulo as they strategize for the upcoming election.
Parties agree on billion-euro adjustment goals for the next electoral term – the Left Alliance is left out
Finnish parties have announced joint calculations for needed public financial adjustments, aiming for cuts or increased revenues of 8-11 billion euros during the next government term, with the Left Alliance dissenting from the agreement.
Ministers urged to impose temporary ban on crypto political donations
Political donations in cryptocurrency should face an urgent temporary ban to prevent foreign interference in UK elections, according to the chair of the national security committee.
Nigeria: Electoral Act Raises Presidential Campaign Expenses to N10bn
The new Electoral Act in Nigeria has increased the presidential campaign spending limit from N5 billion to N10 billion, along with raising other election spending thresholds significantly.
VRK starts a new investigation into the finances of 'Nemunas Aušra', Remigijus Žemaitaitis – surprised
Lithuania's Remigijus Žemaitaitis expresses confusion over a new investigation by the VRK regarding the finances of 'Nemunas Aušra' after previous inquiries and penalties.
VRK started an investigation into the financing of 'Nemuno Aušra' in January
The Lithuanian Central Electoral Commission has initiated an investigation into the financing practices of the political party 'Nemuno Aušra' following information received from various institutions and party members.
Fiscal crisis and debt need to take center stage in the campaign
The article discusses the fiscal crisis and debt management under the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil, emphasizing the need for these issues to be prioritized in the electoral campaign.
TSE maintains the mandate of Senator Jorge Seif (PL-SC) unanimously
The Brazilian Electoral Court has unanimously rejected a request to revoke the mandate and eligibility of Senator Jorge Seif.
Parties covet Haddad's alternate seat, if he leaves for the Senate
Leftist parties in São Paulo are eyeing the alternate seat for a potential Senate candidacy of Minister of Finance Fernando Haddad.
Financial Markets: Merz Wants to Double the Number of Shareholders in Germany
Friedrich Merz announced a goal to double the number of shareholders in Germany from 14 million to 28 million by the end of the electoral term during a New Year's reception at the Deutsche Börse.