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🇨🇦 Global News
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Manitoba budget set to be revealed on March 24 as province deals with growing deficit

Manitoba's NDP government plans to announce its budget on March 24, facing challenges related to health care, cost of living, and a significant fiscal deficit.

Feb 26 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Budget 2027: France Will Have to Make an Effort of 40 Billion Euros to Meet Its Commitments

France needs to find an additional 40 billion euros to meet its fiscal commitments to the European Union by 2027.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report: Prime Minister 'Does Not Assume Return of Futenma Base' in Upper House Representative Questions

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed confidence in the passage of the initial budget for the new fiscal year while stating that the return of the US Futenma Air Station in Okinawa is not expected.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Charting the 2026 Budget - From National Debt to Personal Income Tax

The article examines South Africa's 2026 National Budget, highlighting significant fiscal policy changes and their implications for citizens.

Feb 26 • 07:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling estimates from economists about upcoming cuts: 'Vicious circle'

Economists provide alarming forecasts regarding necessary budget cuts in Finland, reflecting skepticism about government growth projections and fiscal strategies.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Eldorado for Two Trillion. The President Should Have Vetoed the State Budget

The article discusses the criticism surrounding the Czech president's decision not to veto a state budget amounting to two trillion.

Feb 25 • 07:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Report obtained by IL reveals: There may be an adjustment need of up to 15 billion euros ahead

A report suggests Finland may face a greater fiscal adjustment need than expected, potentially reaching 15 billion euros due to various economic factors.

Feb 24 • 10:15 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
🇨🇿 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

ERC cools the possibilities of a budget agreement in Catalonia after a meeting with Pedro Sánchez

ERC has dampened hopes for a budget agreement in Catalonia following an inconclusive meeting with Pedro Sánchez regarding fiscal sovereignty.

Feb 21 • 10:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Budget Council warns that new European rules will allow Fico's government high deficits without consolidation

Slovakia may meet European budgetary rules even with a deficit of 6% in an election year, raising concerns over fiscal responsibility under new rules.

Feb 20 • 17:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the United States, the worrying trajectory of public finances

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has raised alarms about the rising national debt and its implications for future deficits and interest payments in the United States.

Feb 20 • 15:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

‘May Shivpal’s curse not affect the Leader of Opposition’, says CM Yogi in UP Assembly

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed the 2026-27 budget in the UP Assembly, highlighting fiscal improvements and making jabs at opposition leader Mata Prasad Pandey.

Feb 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

LDP requests cooperation for the budget's passage within the fiscal year, opposition parties caution against shortening debate time

The LDP is seeking cooperation from opposition parties for the passage of the new fiscal year's budget, while the opposition demands sufficient debate time.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S: No Unfunded Proposals in the Spring Budget

S leader Magdalena Andersson expects the government to refrain from including any unfunded proposals in the spring budget, amidst criticism regarding fiscal policies.

Feb 19 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle reports: The debt brake working group is close to an agreement, requiring at least seven billion in adjustments

A parliamentary working group in Finland is nearing a consensus on necessary fiscal adjustments to address the country's budget deficit, targeting a deficit of 2-2.5% by 2031.

Feb 18 • 14:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Urgently Pushes for Conclusions with an Eye on Constitutional Revisions amid Weak Opposition Parties

Prime Minister Takaichi is urging for the swift passage of the new fiscal budget while also signaling intentions to revise the constitution, amid a backdrop of weakened opposition parties in Japan.

Feb 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Exceptions to the fiscal framework for funding the public machine grow and threaten budget control

Exceptions to Brazil's fiscal framework have increased due to a recent Supreme Court ruling, putting pressure on public expenditure control.

Feb 18 • 02:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

ASF delivers individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 Public Account

The Federal Audit Office of Mexico presented individual reports on the oversight of the 2024 public budget, emphasizing the importance of transparency and public resource management.

Feb 18 • 01:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Agreement between Hochul and Mamdani in New York: the $1.5 billion plan to advance campaign promises

Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani have announced a $1.5 billion financial agreement aimed at supporting New York City's essential services and programs over the next two fiscal years.

Feb 17 • 17:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N'Assembly approves N1.5tn Army budget amid rising insecurity

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a N1.5 trillion budget for the Army for the 2026 fiscal year amidst ongoing security concerns in the country.

Feb 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: DIW President Anticipates VAT Increase to 21 Percent

Marcel Fratzscher, the President of the German Institute for Economic Research, expects the German government to raise the VAT to 21 percent to fill budget gaps.

Feb 17 • 03:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

States that the unrestricted budget for 2027 is still realistic

The unrestricted budget for 2027 in Iceland is deemed to be realistic according to recent assessments.

Feb 16 • 21:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’Assembly approves army’s 2026 budget

The Nigerian National Assembly has approved a budget of N1.50 trillion for the Army for the 2026 fiscal year.

Feb 16 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Expert Council Sounds the Alarm About the Election Budget: 'Future Generations Will Pay'

The chairman of the Fiscal Policy Council, Lars Heikensten, delivers a harsh critique of the Swedish government's election budget, stating that it reflects a serious disregard for future economic stability.

Feb 16 • 09:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The ruling party aims to pass the budget by the end of the fiscal year, but difficulties are anticipated based on prime minister's directives.

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Japan Innovation Party confirmed their goal to pass the budget by the end of the fiscal year amid challenges expressed by some members regarding the feasibility of expedited discussions.

Feb 16 • 09:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi: "I am not giving up on passing the budget within this fiscal year," concerns about the hollowing out of the National Diet from the opposition parties as well

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi remains determined to pass the budget by the end of the fiscal year, despite concerns from opposition parties about the potential hollowing out of legislative processes.

Feb 13 • 22:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The government's expert council criticizes fiscal policy: 'the most serious criticism'

A new report from Sweden's Fiscal Policy Council strongly criticizes the government's fiscal policy for relying too heavily on borrowing instead of addressing long-term budget sustainability.

Feb 13 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The public debt of the United States will reach levels not seen since the end of World War II

The U.S. public debt is projected to reach unprecedented levels, with the Congressional Budget Office warning of unsustainable fiscal trends for the next decade.

Feb 12 • 16:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Botswana: MPs Evoke a Move Towards Job Creation and Fiscal Discipline

Botswana's parliamentary debate on the 2026/27 Budget reflects a shift towards a private-sector-led economic model focused on job creation and fiscal discipline.

Feb 12 • 14:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Hyogo Prefecture, struggling financially, designated as "Borrowing Authority" for the first time in 14 years, to control investment projects

Hyogo Prefecture has announced a budget plan for the fiscal year 2026, indicating a return to borrowing status due to financial strain.

Feb 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fiscal Package 2026: More Oversight, Less Margin, and Prevention as the New Rule of the Game

Mexico's fiscal package for 2026 emphasizes increased oversight and prevention measures to enhance revenue collection without major structural reforms.

Feb 12 • 10:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

US deficit expected to exceed $1.85 trillion in 2026

The US Congressional Budget Office projects the budget deficit to rise to $1.853 trillion by 2026, reflecting the financial impact of economic policies under President Donald Trump amidst weak economic growth.

Feb 11 • 16:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Yogi Government Presents a Budget of ₹9.12 Lakh Crore, Know Major Announcements?

The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a budget of ₹9.12 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, which is 12.9% higher than the previous year.

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

Yogi Government Presents Its 10th Budget in UP Assembly

The Yogi Adityanath government presented its tenth budget in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, focusing on increasing per capita income and maintaining a fiscal deficit limit of three percent until 2030-31.

Feb 11 • 08:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Yogi Government's Last Budget Before Elections, Know Which Sectors Are Focused On

The Uttar Pradesh government presented a budget of ₹9.12 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on sectors like education and healthcare.

Feb 11 • 08:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Yogi Government presents a budget of 9.12 lakh crore, learn the key points

The Uttar Pradesh government has presented a budget of 9.12 lakh crore rupees for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on education, healthcare, and new development initiatives.

Feb 11 • 06:44 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Uttar Pradesh's Mega Budget Today, Big Announcements Expected from Startups to Expressways

Uttar Pradesh is set to present its budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 today, where significant announcements regarding startups and infrastructure are anticipated.

Feb 11 • 02:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

‘Dual-use Budget’ for Financial Reconstruction and Future Investment: Shizuoka Governor Announces New Fiscal Budget

The Shizuoka prefecture has announced a record budget of 1.4141 trillion yen for the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing financial reconstruction alongside future investments.

Feb 11 • 00:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last Year's Tax Revenue Increased by 1.8 Trillion Won, Exiting 'Tax Revenue Shortfall'…Impact of the Supplemental Budget

Last year, South Korea's national tax revenue exceeded expectations by 1.8 trillion won, allowing the government to recover from a three-year tax revenue shortfall through preemptive fiscal measures.

Feb 10 • 02:48 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi, how to promote key policies: active fiscal measures, diplomacy, constitutional amendments... points to consider

Prime Minister Takaichi, having stabilized her administration after a decisive victory in the House of Representatives election, is now faced with the task of navigating key policy issues including the initial budget for the new fiscal year and diplomatic relations with the US and China.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"This is not a fiscal hammer budget for businesses": Maud Bregeon "does not always understand" the criticisms of the Medef chairman

Maud Bregeon, the government's spokesperson, defends a stable tax framework for businesses, countering criticisms from the Medef chairman regarding unfulfilled promises in the budget.

Feb 8 • 09:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Hong Kong’s budget should move the city towards ‘inspirational’ development

The opinion piece argues that Hong Kong’s upcoming budget should align with global economic trends and focus on inspiring development in future industries.

Feb 8 • 01:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

New York: A Stress Test for Mamdani - Snags, Setbacks, and Pressures

New York City Mayor Zokhran Mamdani faces significant fiscal challenges while drafting a budget amid pressure from state and federal authorities, crucial for implementing his ambitious social programs.

Feb 7 • 13:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Reps probes NBET over N4.10bn regulatory income

The House of Representatives Committee on Finance questioned Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc's management regarding the use of N4.10bn regulatory income for the fiscal year 2025 and suspended consideration of the agency's 2026 budget proposal.

Feb 6 • 00:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: Pension Cuts Are Ahead

The article discusses upcoming pension cuts in Finland due to financial difficulties, highlighting the need for ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility.

Feb 5 • 18:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bengal Budget: Special gifts for unemployed and women, increase in DA for government employees

The West Bengal government presented a 4.06 lakh crore interim budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on welfare schemes targeting women, unemployed youth, frontline workers, and enhancing social security.

Feb 5 • 12:57 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Donald Trump signs bill to reopen the federal government

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act to reopen the federal government, which had been shut down since Saturday, by approving budget allocations for most agencies to operate for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Feb 3 • 21:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

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.

Feb 3 • 19:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The path to 'Developed Bihar' will be determined today! Budget for 2026-27 will be presented in the assembly

The Bihar assembly budget session is set to begin, focusing on financial allocations for development and presenting a budget exceeding 3.5 lakh crores for the fiscal year 2026-27.

Feb 3 • 05:20 UTC

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