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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District of Freising: Help for Domestic Violence Remains Secured

Freising district has secured continued funding for its women's shelter and counseling services for victims of domestic and sexual violence amid upcoming changes in state responsibility.

Mar 20 • 14:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

New funding of €143 million from the European Economic Area for Greece

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed, ensuring €143 million for Greece from the EEA Grants 2021-2028 to address contemporary challenges.

Mar 20 • 13:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The government buried its unsuccessful law with an amendment to the grave law (events of the week)

This week, the Slovak Ministry of Labor allocated 10 million euros, with a substantial portion going to a non-profit associated with the district leader of Hlas party, despite questions about their experience in social innovations.

Mar 20 • 13:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Romani Skirts: "The law is very clear," says expert

An expert explains that any discontinuation of supplementary social assistance for Romani skirts would require a legal amendment and extensive processes, despite political criticism of funding such expenses.

Mar 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Intelligent Pension System in the Netherlands Is Quite Enviable

The Dutch pension system is praised for its stability and independence, providing a minimum pension for all citizens without direct government funding.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hochul pleads for wealthy New Yorkers to return from red states like Florida, Texas as tax base 'eroded'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul urges wealthy residents who have relocated to states with lower taxes, like Florida and Texas, to return to New York to help bolster the state's eroding tax base necessary for funding social programs.

Mar 19 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Report: Major Issues in Collecting Data for Social and Health Services Financing

A new report highlights significant problems in the collection of diagnostic data for social and health services in Finland, impacting funding allocations.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

One Year of Special Assets: Social Booster Consumes Investment Booster

A year after the amendment to create a special fund in Germany, much of the intended investment for municipalities has been consumed by social expenditures instead of infrastructure improvements.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vigelius: No funding for Romani skirts at society's expense

Joakim Vigelius, a Finnish politician, criticizes the welfare region's decision to provide funding for Romani skirts while cutting back on other social supports.

Mar 18 • 05:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The article covers various political and social issues in Brazil, including statements by Trump, a denial from governors regarding fuel tax cuts, government funding, international agreements, and legal proceedings against politicians.

Mar 17 • 22:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Future of the Parent House in Uncertainty: Cannot Reach Inga Sæland

The future of the Parent House is uncertain as the Icelandic government has refused to continue funding, according to its director.

Mar 17 • 19:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Adam Roguski: The government has lost half a term to disputes, but there is a light in the housing tunnel

Poland's Minister of Finance and Economy has outlined a new housing strategy, emphasizing a shift in funding models for social and communal housing.

Mar 16 • 17:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S-profile: The Left Gave Legitimacy to Islamists

A Swedish Social Democrat believes both the left and right share responsibility for the rise of Islamism, citing political legitimacy and funding issues.

Mar 15 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"This has to be fixed": SF and the Moderates want to plug the hole in the criticized reform

The Socialist Party (SF) and the Moderates propose increasing funding for cash assistance recipients to prevent homelessness stemming from the cash assistance reform they helped create.

Mar 13 • 11:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Media: Tough actions are being prepared in the Kremlin

The Russian government is reportedly preparing for possible budget cuts of ten percent this year to address worsening budget deficits, without affecting military funding or social security.

Mar 12 • 20:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Red parties pressure S to reinstate chocolate tax

Red parties in Denmark are urging the Social Democrats to reinstate a chocolate tax that was set to be eliminated, citing a new focus on health funding by the Moderates.

Mar 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta government ends funding for Edmonton housing program

The Alberta government is reallocating funding from Boyle Street Community Services' housing initiative, citing inadequate results compared to other programs.

Mar 11 • 23:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Housing Crisis: The European Parliament Demands Tax Incentives, Funding, and Less Bureaucracy

The European Parliament is urging for initiatives to address the housing crisis in Europe, highlighting the urgency of providing secure living conditions for millions of Europeans.

Mar 11 • 10:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Minister on S-demand for maternity care: 'Political theater'

Swedish Minister Lena Hallengren criticizes the Social Democrats' demands to halt cuts to maternity care funding, labeling their actions as political theater.

Mar 10 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Former Chief Economic Advisor: Research Shows How Wealth Tax Changes Behavior

The article discusses the implications of a proposed wealth tax in Denmark and suggests that it may not be effective in increasing equality or funding welfare due to behavioral changes among the wealthy.

Mar 10 • 15:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Funds allocated to the Oncology Treatment Center and 13 social entities remain unpaid by the City Hall of Petrópolis since 2025

Funds designated for an oncology treatment center and several social entities in Petrópolis have not been disbursed by the city government since 2025.

Mar 10 • 15:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S demands 600 million for maternity care

The Social Democrats in Sweden are calling on the government to restore 600 million Swedish kronor to maternal and newborn care, citing adverse effects from recent cuts.

Mar 10 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Social Democrats send billions to elementary school – but the problems are greatest among the older students

The Social Democrats in Denmark are proposing a significant investment in early education to support younger students, despite rising absenteeism and motivation issues among older students.

Mar 9 • 06:09 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Some will likely argue that the Social Democrats have a lot to pay back after the school reform, but they have not been idle

As Denmark approaches elections, educational funding emerges as a contentious issue with political parties signaling a willingness to invest more in public schools.

Mar 8 • 13:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media in the Election Campaign: Instagram Account of Kassel's Green Mayor is Being Reviewed

The Instagram account of Kassel's Green Mayor is under scrutiny by governmental authorities to determine if the city's funding of the account constitutes undue electioneering.

Mar 7 • 07:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Unearthed video shows Dem candidate supporting 'reallocation' of police funding to social service programs

A video resurfaced showing JoAnna Mendoza, a Democratic candidate for Congress, advocating for reallocating police funding to social services, despite her campaign's current stance against defunding the police.

Mar 5 • 01:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves Security PEC in the 1st round with betting money for funding the area

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies has approved a proposal to enhance security funding through resources from betting activities and pre-salt social fund allocations.

Mar 5 • 00:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Government: LO members should be able to stop S-contributions

The Swedish government proposes that members of LO unions should be allowed to refuse part of their membership fees being allocated to the Social Democrats, enhancing transparency in party funding and lobbying.

Mar 4 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Sensitive Opening from Petteri Orpo - Here's What Will Happen to Finnish Services

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo addresses the current state of social and health services in Finland, emphasizing the need for funding model changes and increased labor immigration.

Mar 4 • 04:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Labour council accuses minister of ‘moral bankruptcy’ over social care dispute

The Labour council in Hartlepool criticized Secretary Steve Reed for his indifference towards social care issues affecting children in their community.

Mar 2 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Kelowna mayor does not ask for more RCMP funding during Victoria trip

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas visited Victoria but did not request additional funding for RCMP despite acknowledging community policing needs.

Feb 28 • 04:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New calculations: Mette Frederiksen's "little school" will cost over 12 billion in Copenhagen

New estimates reveal that Mette Frederiksen's proposed "little school" initiative will incur costs of approximately 11.5 billion kroner in Copenhagen, far exceeding the initial budget of six billion kroner allocated by the Social Democrats for related physical changes.

Feb 27 • 01:05 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Feds earmark $1.55 billion to ensure equal services for First Nations kids

The Canadian government is investing $1.55 billion to ensure First Nations children have equal access to essential social and health services through Jordan’s Principle.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Presidency backs campaign against social vices in schools, donates N50m

The Nigerian Presidency has donated N50 million to support a campaign against social vices in schools, highlighting the national concern of rising youth misconduct.

Feb 26 • 18:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The best housing plan. Only 50 billion missing per year

The article discusses a proposed housing plan in Czechia that requires an additional annual funding of 50 billion CZK to be effective.

Feb 26 • 06:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Municipalities will receive more money for handling the Large Family Card. There is a minister's announcement

Polish municipalities will receive increased funding for processing applications related to the Large Family Card (KDR) as per a recent governmental announcement.

Feb 26 • 05:54 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Minnesota remains frontline in Vance's 'war on fraud' as Walz given 60 days 'to clean up the systems'

Vice President JD Vance has announced a temporary halt to Medicaid funding in Minnesota, giving the state 60 days to address concerns over fraud in its social programs.

Feb 25 • 22:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Läänemets's Proposal: Party Funding Needs Standardization

Lauri Läänemets, the chairman of the Social Democratic Party, advocates for reforming state funding for political parties to ensure more resources are allocated to smaller and non-parliamentary parties.

Feb 25 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Monthly Economic Figures: 4.6 Billion Euros Flowed into Latvia from EU Funds

Latvia received 4.6 billion euros from EU funds during the 2014-2020 planning period, benefiting thousands of businesses and households.

Feb 25 • 02:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Reykjadalur does not receive grants and cancels part of its operations

Reykjadalur has announced the cancellation of part of its summer programs due to a lack of ongoing funding for support projects.

Feb 24 • 15:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

I. Bratakos: Supporting SMEs is a developmental necessity

Ioannis Bratakos emphasizes that funding for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is more of a developmental necessity than a social policy.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The state has stopped funding corrective services

The Czech government has halted funding for corrective services, impacting numerous support programs.

Feb 21 • 09:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio's Government Expands Funding and Communication Actions of the Security Secretariat

Tarcísio de Freitas' administration has opened bidding for R$ 18.2 million to enhance communication in the Security Secretariat, significantly increasing funding from the previous contract of R$ 6.7 million.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion on Consumption Tax Reduction at the 'National Meeting' Conditional on Participation, Opposition Parties Express Concern About 'While the Diet is in Session'

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for a limited two-year exemption on the consumption tax for foods, despite opposition from within the ruling party amid concerns about funding for social security.

Feb 20 • 05:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The key article that Minister Luis Caputo asked not to touch in the labor reform has been approved

The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.

Feb 20 • 04:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gallery (increasingly) golden: revenues heading towards 85 million

The Galleria in Milan is experiencing a significant surge in rental income, expected to reach 85 million euros by 2026, facilitating increased funding for social welfare programs.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Social Democrats want the payment of bills for uninsured Tartu residents to continue

The Social Democrats in Tartu propose an amendment to maintain the current funding for uninsured residents' outpatient medical care costs.

Feb 17 • 23:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now cracks within the government ranks: 6 members of parliament oppose the government's own social welfare law proposal - Cuts have "serious consequences"

Six members of the government coalition criticize a proposal to cut funding for welfare regions, voicing concerns over the serious consequences of such measures.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The disease spreads through blood - Finland increases countermeasures

Finland's Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has allocated €6.95 million to combat Hepatitis C infections and related deaths.

Feb 17 • 07:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Sote Chief Marina Erhola Criticizes Government's Funding Cuts: Statutory Services at Risk

Marina Erhola, head of the Pirkanmaa welfare region, warns that proposed funding cuts could jeopardize statutory social and health services.

Feb 16 • 12:37 UTC

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