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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 19:48 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Cash crunch: Ministers lament as N10tn capital funding stalls

Ministers in Nigeria are facing severe challenges due to a significant funding shortfall for capital projects, with only less than N1tn released in the first seven months of 2025.

Feb 18 • 00:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Ministers Pay Back Incorrect Wellness Benefits – Discovered After DN's Questions

Sweden's Finance Minister, Elisabeth Svantesson, and three other ministers are reimbursing wellness benefits after it was revealed they were not entitled to them, with the blame being directed at civil servants.

Feb 17 • 13:47 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Mexico will seek to activate a work route on capital development and investment attraction

Mexico plans to reactivate dialogue with finance ministers of Pacific Alliance member countries to develop strategies for attracting investments and financing for infrastructure following its pro tempore presidency in 2026.

Feb 10 • 19:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Eurozone ministers will evaluate the creation of euro stablecoins and more debt issuance

Eurozone finance ministers will discuss enhancing the global role of the euro and strengthening Europe's economic security through the issuance of euro-denominated stablecoins and increased joint EU debt on February 16.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

"They will beg us on their knees to join." Germans dream of an elite club of Europeans

Six finance ministers from the strongest EU economies met last week to express frustration over slow European integration and proposed the creation of a 'faster group'.

Feb 5 • 11:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The EU imposes a 3 euro fee on purchases from Shein and Temu - When does it take effect

On December 12, European finance ministers decided to impose a 3 euro fee on packages up to 150 euros from non-EU online retail purchases, effective July 1, 2026.

Feb 4 • 20:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Guinea's president restructures government by appointing 18 new ministers

Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya announced a partial government reshuffle, appointing 18 new ministers including those for justice, security, and finance to consolidate his new administration.

Feb 4 • 06:59 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here the Prime Minister knocks on Fredrik's door in Västerås: 'I took down my son'

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, alongside Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, visited voters in Västerås during a three-day tour, prompting local Fredrik to share his surprise meeting and the common question he posed to the Prime Minister.

Feb 3 • 13:05 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Finance Minister Klingbeil in Warsaw: Europe should become an 'Economic Hegemon'

German and Polish finance ministers outline their goals for the new E6 cooperation initiative among six European countries focusing on enhancing economic power.

Feb 2 • 16:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Resource Diplomacy: The Minister, Rare Earths, and a Dilemma

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent invited finance ministers from ten countries to Washington to discuss how to achieve independence from China concerning rare earth elements and other critical resources, with Germany's Minister Lars Klingbeil attending despite his ministry not directly dealing with these issues.

Jan 12 • 14:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Australia, in agreement with G7, is creating strategic reserves. It was decided what to focus on

Australia is prioritizing antimony, gallium, and rare earth minerals as part of its strategic reserves worth AUD 1.2 billion, ahead of the G7 finance ministers meeting in Washington.

Jan 12 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

F.A.Z. Early Thinker: Will Wadephul Dare to Speak Up in Washington?

German Foreign Minister Wadephul advocates for a NATO strategy for Greenland while G7 finance ministers discuss China's dominance in raw materials, and Friedrich Merz engages with Narendra Modi.

Jan 12 • 05:11 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Keeping the budget deficit below 300 billion CZK will be difficult. Ministers have been tasked with saving, Schillerová said

Ministers in the Czech Republic face challenges in keeping the budget deficit below 300 billion CZK as instructed by finance representative Schillerová.

Jan 11 • 14:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Klingbeil in Washington: Europe's Chance in the Fight for Raw Materials

Lars Klingbeil travels to Washington as G-7 finance ministers negotiate price guarantees to protect against Chinese market manipulation, emphasizing the need for bold action.

Jan 11 • 13:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Klingbeil in Washington: Europe's Chance in the Battle for Raw Materials

Lars Klingbeil travels to Washington for G-7 finance ministers' discussions on price guarantees to counter Chinese market manipulation, emphasizing the need for decisive action.

Jan 11 • 13:59 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Strategic Minerals on the Table of the G7 in Washington

The G7 finance ministers are set to meet in Washington on January 12 to discuss the supply and pricing limits of strategic minerals amid rising concerns about near-total reliance on China.

Jan 6 • 16:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Brandenburg: The Coalition is Over, But What About the Government? It Remains the Same for Now

The coalition government in Brandenburg between the SPD and BSW has collapsed, leading Minister-President Dietmar Woidke to announce plans for a minority government while current ministers, including Finance Minister Robert Crumbach, will remain in their positions for the time being.

Jan 6 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Woidke announces coalition with BSW dissolved - ministers remain in office for now

The coalition between SPD and BSW in Brandenburg has collapsed, with two representatives leaving the BSW faction and Finance Minister Crumbach switching to SPD, resulting in a temporary minority government.

Jan 6 • 08:49 UTC

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