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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Minas Government reduced spending on rain impact mitigation by about 96% between 2023 and 2025

The government of Minas Gerais has significantly cut its investments in initiatives responding to the impact of rain from about R$ 135 million in 2023 to around R$ 6 million by 2025.

Feb 25 • 13:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia budget set to be delivered, with spending cuts expected

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister is set to present a budget that anticipates significant spending cuts and service reductions due to rising deficits.

Feb 23 • 13:18 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

N.S. finance minister expected to cut spending in next week’s provincial budget

Nova Scotia's Finance Minister plans significant spending cuts in the upcoming provincial budget to address a growing deficit.

Feb 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

It is irresponsible to reduce defense spending. Pavel criticized the budget proposal

Czech politician Pavel has criticized a proposed budget that includes cuts to defense spending, labeling it as irresponsible.

Feb 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German-French Relations: Outrage in Paris over Wadephul's Interference

The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has sparked outrage in Paris by criticizing French budget policies and suggesting areas for cuts during a radio interview.

Feb 17 • 16:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ifo Chief Fuest: "Those who want to lower taxes must cut spending"

Ifo President Clemens Fuest argues that tax cuts are not feasible without corresponding reductions in government spending, as highlighted in his recent interview regarding the potential lowering of income tax in Germany.

Feb 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish People Would Not Cut These Things - 'Under No Circumstances...'

A survey reveals strong opinions among Finns regarding government spending cuts, particularly in light of upcoming reductions to basic social assistance.

Feb 17 • 10:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Heikki Hiilamo's column: Guns or butter – will the growth of defense spending lead to an explosion of poverty?

The column critiques the Finnish government's cuts to social benefits while increasing defense spending, predicting a worsening poverty crisis.

Feb 15 • 04:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Macron is angry and he has a reason; saving on the army is a gamble by Babiš

Czech Prime Minister Babiš's budget cuts to the military are causing resentment from French President Macron, who believes that military funding should be prioritized.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Japan's Iron Lady Sanae Takaichi Achieves Historic Electoral Victory

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female Prime Minister, has secured a historic electoral victory that is expected to lead to tax cuts and increased military spending.

Feb 9 • 05:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sanai Takaiichi: Japan's 'Iron Lady' Scores Remarkable Election Victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanai Takaiichi secured a landslide victory in the elections, paving the way for tax cuts and increased military spending.

Feb 8 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government kicked off the year with public spending "in check": significant cuts in works and transfers to provinces in January

Public spending in January decreased by 4.2% compared to the previous year, driven by cuts in transfers to governors and low execution of public works.

Feb 6 • 16:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Recommends Cuts in Sick Pay and Electricity Support - Believes Money Can Be Used Better

An advisory committee proposes measures that could save the state over 42 billion kroner annually by cutting sick pay and electricity support.

Feb 3 • 12:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: He is more dangerous to Americans than Donald Trump

The article discusses how Donald Trump's negligence towards health issues could cost millions of Americans their health insurance due to significant cuts in healthcare spending by his Republican party.

Feb 3 • 12:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuts and inactive ESPA - Stagnation 2028-2029

The article discusses the systematic cuts in public spending and the persistently low or zero spending of ESPA funds, highlighting a structural and measurable issue affecting the country's development framework.

Feb 3 • 09:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
World

WHO chief says US exit allows agency reset

The WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, states that the US's planned withdrawal and spending cuts present an opportunity to restructure the organization more effectively.

Feb 2 • 16:47 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts

Congress is rejecting numerous proposed spending cuts put forth by former President Trump.

Jan 14 • 22:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Scottish budget: SNP government cuts taxes for lowest earners

The SNP government in Scotland has announced a modest tax cut for the lowest earners ahead of the Holyrood elections, raising income tax thresholds and increasing spending by using reserves and borrowing.

Jan 13 • 19:06 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

You may pay more for drug co-payments, Šaško proposes to reduce protective limits

Health Minister Kamil Šaško suggests reducing the protective limits on co-payments for medications and aids to save state funds.

Jan 13 • 17:42 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'PBS News Weekend' airs final episode after Trump's public media spending cuts

PBS News Weekend aired its final episode due to cuts in federal funding for public media linked to the Trump administration.

Jan 12 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Artists decry dismantling of Belgium’s oldest contemporary art museum

Prominent artists and museum directors criticize the Flanders region's decision to dismantle Belgium's oldest contemporary art museum as part of public spending cuts.

Jan 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Families pay 3.6 billion euros more a year for light and food due to the end of tax cuts

The tax increases approved by the government in 2025 to reverse temporary cuts have led to families incurring an additional cost of around 3.6 billion euros in electricity and food bills in the first eleven months of the year.

Jan 3 • 02:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

The U.S. drastically cuts humanitarian spending abroad to $2 billion in 2026 from $17 billion in 2022

The U.S. government is significantly reducing its humanitarian aid abroad, slashing spending from $17 billion in 2022 to just $2 billion by 2026.

Dec 29 • 16:50 UTC

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