The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes
The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.
Increase in Private School Applications due to 'Tuition-Free High School' Initiative? Different Circumstances Across Regions
Japan is experiencing varying impacts on private high school applications as the government plans to expand its 'tuition-free' initiative, particularly affecting regions like Osaka and Tokyo.
PPP in schools of Minas provides bonuses for learning to companies that will not take care of education
The Government of Minas Gerais has launched a public-private partnership initiative that allows for bonuses to be awarded to the winning companies based on student performance, though the companies are not responsible for educational quality.
"Tax Credit for Strong Families": the Texas law signed by Greg Abbott that will come into effect in June 2026
The 'Tax Credit for Strong Families' initiative is a Texas tax policy aimed at directing private resources into social programs that strengthen households, established under the SB 2018 law signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
USA creates a new federal reserve. It is about rare earth metals
The U.S. is significantly reducing its dependence on Chinese rare earth metals and critical minerals through a new initiative called Project Vault, which combines private capital with a loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank.
Number 2 of MME requests resignation to work in private initiative
Arthur Cerqueira Valério, the executive secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Brazil, has resigned to pursue a career in private law after initially committing to a one-year term but serving for three.
Berlin car-free referendum: Support in the neighborhood
An initiative aims to severely regulate private car use in downtown Berlin, currently gathering signatures for a referendum.
Cambridge college to target elite private schools for student recruitment
Trinity Hall college in Cambridge is shifting its focus to recruit students from elite private schools, reversing a long-standing initiative aimed at increasing access for state-educated and disadvantaged students.
Paris, epicenter of artistic luxury: 'It is once again the capital it was in the early 20th century'
Paris is reviving as an artistic capital with the rise of private initiatives in the cultural sector, exemplified by the new Cartier Foundation and Art Basel Paris, although this growth poses challenges to public involvement.