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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Company halts laboratory analyses claiming lack of payment from Campo Limpo Paulista City Hall

The Association for Incentive to Research (AFIP) has suspended laboratory analyses in Campo Limpo Paulista due to a debt exceeding R$ 560,000 owed by the city government.

Feb 27 • 20:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Granting 'Comprehensive Coordination Authority' to the National Intelligence Agency, Government Policy to Aggregate and Analyze Information

The Japanese government plans to grant comprehensive coordination authority to the National Intelligence Agency for centralized information collection and analysis from various ministries.

Feb 26 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: The government's winged climate fix has cost Denmark its climate goal

The Danish government's approach to climate policy has come under severe criticism from the Climate Council, which suggests that the administration is failing to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Analysis: Since the Rise of Fico's Government, NGOs Have Lost at Least 16 Million

Non-governmental organizations in Slovakia have lost at least 16 million euros in public funding since the establishment of Robert Fico's fourth government, according to an analysis by the Platform for Democracy and the Open Society Foundation.

Feb 26 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Who Should Govern the Country? Here Are the Options

The article discusses the changing landscape of Danish political alliances and the complexities of forming a government following the recent election announcement.

Feb 26 • 14:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS ⟩ Alar Karis is not seeking conflict

President Alar Karis delivered a conventional birthday speech that downplayed any tensions between him and the government or foreign minister Margus Tsahkna, amidst recent speculation about their relationship.

Feb 25 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major council tax update shows fewer maximum rises - see full list of areas

Fewer councils in England are implementing maximum council tax increases this year compared to the previous year, with a shift toward lower rate hikes from some local authorities.

Feb 25 • 11:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid will reach eight million inhabitants by 2039: "We must avoid the call effect that is being produced as a result of the government's massive regularizations"

A demographic analysis indicates that Madrid is projected to reach eight million inhabitants by 2039, with significant population increases in small municipalities due to government policies on regularization.

Feb 23 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU: The Prime Minister made hidden accusations against the Estonian people in his speech

The Estonian Prime Minister's speech lacked a substantial and realistic analysis of the country's situation, as critiqued by Urmas Reinsalu.

Feb 23 • 08:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević will spend nearly 100,000 euros for the analysis of local councils

The City of Zagreb has announced that it will spend almost 100,000 euros for an interdisciplinary analysis of its local self-government system, aimed at improving the understanding and efficiency of local councils and committees.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian IT projects blow out by $1.25bn across a decade, analysis shows

An analysis reveals that Victorian government IT projects have exceeded their budgets by $1.25 billion over the past decade, with a high rate of delays and insufficient accountability measures.

Feb 22 • 17:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Worst of the worst? Most US immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal charges, documents reveal

A Guardian analysis reveals that 77% of immigrants facing deportation proceedings in 2025 in the US had no criminal convictions, contradicting the Trump administration's claims of targeting 'the worst of the worst.'

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rosendo Fraga: "The government's problem is that it lacks an analysis of nuances; it plays all or nothing"

Political analyst Rosendo Fraga discusses the challenges faced by the government in Argentina, emphasizing the need for nuanced analysis in political actions.

Feb 22 • 03:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Compulsory Gender-Based Analysis Training for Public Servants

The South African government has mandated an online Gender-Based Analysis (GBA+) training course for public servants to foster inclusivity in policy-making and service delivery.

Feb 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Uncertain costs, greater dependence, and more bureaucracy: Here are five highlights from the new nuclear power analysis

A new analysis commissioned by the Danish government explores the potential benefits and challenges of nuclear power in Denmark, particularly focusing on small modular reactors (SMR) as a part of the future energy landscape.

Feb 20 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Expert behind new analysis: If Denmark is to have nuclear power, politicians should first indicate where it should be

A new analysis suggests that if Danish politicians want to adopt nuclear power, they need to first identify suitable locations for new plants.

Feb 20 • 12:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Remarkable Result: Motorist Voters Support Pavel the Most Among Government Parties

Motorist voters show the highest support for Pavel among government parties according to a recent analysis.

Feb 20 • 11:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS: The conflict between Karis and the government is more a series of workplace accidents than a grand plan

Recent tensions between Estonia's president and the government are seen more as a series of unfortunate events than a strategic scheme to discredit President Alar Karis ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

MEGA EVENTS: The big poll of Metron Analysis

Tonight, MEGA's main news bulletin presents a significant poll by Metron Analysis on public opinion regarding the Greek government's performance and the opposition's stance.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Juchelka changed his mind. He will allow a detailed calculation of the cost of abolishing the pension reform

The Czech Minister has reversed his stance, opting for a detailed assessment of the financial implications of the pension reform cancellation.

Feb 19 • 04:40 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Bayer to Cemex: Which companies are the best contractors for Sheinbaum's government?

An analysis by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad highlights several top national and international firms as the best evaluated contractors under Claudia Sheinbaum's federal government.

Feb 18 • 21:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Is the government putting immigrants to work for free? Here’s how to read political statements as the elections approach

Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra advocates for requiring immigrants to perform unpaid work to receive social benefits, drawing criticism for downplaying the value of cleaning jobs.

Feb 16 • 13:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

It is time to realize that Norway is not suitable for further development of new railways, especially not in the periphery

Norway's current railway expansion plans are deemed economically unviable, with 80% of projects expected to yield negative societal benefits according to a recent government analysis.

Feb 15 • 20:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government's Stock Market Stimulus Policy Likely to Deepen Labor-Capital Polarization

Recent analysis indicates that the Korean government's policies aimed at boosting stock prices may exacerbate the polarization between labor income and capital income.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS ⟩ Presidential elections may become part of the government reform deal

The article discusses the current stagnancy in Estonian politics and hints at possible underlying negotiations regarding presidential elections.

Feb 12 • 19:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Kaisa Juuso's ministerial portfolio was the most difficult, but she also added to her burden

Kaisa Juuso, the Finnish Minister of Social Affairs and Health, resigned amidst challenging circumstances, including managing unpopular government decisions regarding social and health expenditures.

Feb 12 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANALYSIS > Electricity bills are high, but the solution offered is only political bickering

Rising electricity bills in Estonia reflect a lack of coherent political solutions, with both government and opposition more focused on criticism than constructive policies.

Feb 11 • 19:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Kotlár Informed the Government in Confidential Procedure / Drucker Heard Nothing Significant, Takáč Was Shocked by the Findings. A New Report for the Police Analyzed Peková's Analysis

A new expert report commissioned by the Slovak police confirms the effectiveness and safety of mRNA vaccines, contradicting claims made by Sona Peková regarding the presence of DNA in vaccines.

Feb 11 • 12:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of Prosecutors / The Government Increased Taxes for Citizens and Businesses, but Created a Paradise for Tax Fraudsters

The Slovak government has increased taxes for its citizens and businesses while potentially facilitating an environment favorable for tax fraudsters, according to a legal analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office.

Feb 10 • 23:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

National Intelligence Strategy to be Formulated Within This Year - Prime Minister Takai's Commitment to Strengthening Intelligence Analysis Capabilities

The Japanese government is set to establish its first national strategy on intelligence collection and analysis, reflecting Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's strong emphasis on enhancing the country's intelligence capabilities.

Feb 10 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

If the basket were updated with the 2017/2018 spending survey, poverty would be six points higher than estimated by the Government, according to Di Tella

An economist's analysis suggests that updating the consumption basket based on older spending surveys would reveal a significantly higher poverty rate in Argentina than currently reported by the government.

Feb 10 • 19:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Analysis of the General Prosecutor's Office / The government speaks of fighting tax fraud, while the criminal amendment has significantly relaxed rules

A recent analysis by the General Prosecutor's Office reveals that a revision of the criminal code has made tax fraud easier and resulted in lower tax revenues than anticipated by the Slovak government.

Feb 10 • 15:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Legal Council: The benefit cap could clash with children's rights

The Legal Council is urging the Swedish government to conduct a more thorough analysis of how its proposed benefit cap aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Feb 10 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The independent and critical NERV is probably no longer wanted by the government, experts react to its cancellation

Experts express concern over the Czech government's apparent dismissal of the independent advisory body NERV, highlighting its importance for critical economic analysis.

Feb 9 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The full protocols show that Netanyahu's version of the October 7 failure is false and distorted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a 55-page document attempting to shift responsibility for the October 7 attack away from himself, but analysis reveals major discrepancies with the records of discussions.

Feb 8 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Takáč considers purchasing a closed sugar factory despite it being disadvantageous and the government needs to save

Minister Takáč is contemplating whether the state should buy a closed sugar factory from the German company Nordzucker, pending an analysis of its profitability, despite low sugar productivity in Slovakia and other economic challenges.

Feb 6 • 15:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] Coupang Found Only 'Evidence of Not Working' in Video of Worker Jang Deok-jun's Overwork Death

Coupang allegedly attempted to evade liability for the overwork-related death of worker Jang Deok-jun by focusing on evidence of his lack of work performance in CCTV video analysis requested by the government.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Government Sends Mercosur-EU Agreement to Congress; Motta Promises Analysis of the Text

The Brazilian government has sent the Mercosur-European Union agreement to Congress for approval, aiming to reduce or eliminate tariffs on over 90% of total trade between the blocs.

Feb 2 • 21:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

What are the factors for the success of the agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF?

The episode discussed the entry of Syrian government troops into the city of Hasakah following an agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), examining the agreement's potential for durability amid lingering uncertainties.

Feb 2 • 16:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government priority, Mercosur-EU agreement is under review in the Civil House and should be sent to Congress later this week

The Mercosur-European Union agreement, prioritized by the government, is in the final analysis stage and is expected to be sent to the National Congress within the week.

Feb 2 • 16:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Constitutional Court gave fifteen days for Government to send agreement with United Arab Emirates in original languages

The Constitutional Court has granted the Ecuadorian presidency a fifteen-day period to submit the full text of the Investment Treaty with the United Arab Emirates in its original three languages: English, Spanish, and Arabic, as part of a constitutionality analysis requested by President Daniel Noboa.

Feb 1 • 21:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

The key fund has the necessary analysis of Babiš's conflict of interest. It confirms the ban on subsidies

The Ministry of Agriculture claims it lacks a crucial analysis needed to effectively recover around seven billion crowns in subsidies given to companies owned by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, but the State Agricultural Intervention Fund has that document.

Jan 15 • 18:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Renaming US defense department the Department of War could cost $125 million

A Congressional Budget Office analysis estimates that renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War could cost taxpayers up to $125 million, depending on the scope and speed of implementation.

Jan 15 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests

An analysis shows that the rate of bulk billing at Australian GP clinics has nearly doubled since the implementation of government incentives in November, increasing from 20.7% to 40.2% by the end of 2025.

Jan 11 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds

A new analysis estimates that the Trump administration's policy led to $10 billion in taxpayer costs for paid leave, affecting 154,000 federal employees.

Jan 9 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Recovery Fund: Where Greece Falls Short – The Need for Acceleration

A Eurobank analysis highlights Greece's significant shortfall in utilizing recovery fund grants, pointing out that the country achieves a markedly lower usage rate compared to expectations.

Jan 8 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour workers’ rights concessions to cut cost to business by billions, analysis shows

The UK government's updated analysis indicates that Labour's concessions on workers' rights could drastically reduce the associated costs for businesses to approximately £1 billion.

Jan 7 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Disempowerment of Maduro Was an Action of Superlatives

Following Maduro's arrest by the USA, Venezuela faces a political upheaval as President Trump plans a transitional government, with analysis by US journalist Erik Kirschbaum.

Jan 4 • 10:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The worst Split with a 47% deficit in local government

From 2019 to 2024, total revenues of local units almost doubled, yet significant disparities remain among individual municipalities, cities, and counties, according to an analysis by the Institute for Public Finance.

Dec 30 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Grenfell firms still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, analysis finds

An analysis revealed that several companies linked to the Grenfell Tower fire are still receiving multimillion-pound public contracts, prompting survivors to urge the government to cease these contracts.

Dec 29 • 06:46 UTC

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