German Parliament to Vote on Historic Debt Reform
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German parliament passes historic debt reform, paving the way for higher defense spend
The reforms include changes to the debt brake rule and the creation of an infrastructure fund.CNBC - 11m -
German parliament approves Merz’s €1tn spending plan
Chancellor-in-waiting uses outgoing Bundestag to loosen debt brake and unleash investments in defence and infrastructureFinancial Times - 22m -
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - 22m -
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.BBC News - 14h -
Bundestag prepares to vote on historic borrowing package in key test for Merz
Likely next chancellor needs two-thirds majority to back €500bn infrastructure fund and relaxation of debt rules. Germany’s likely next chancellor is to face a key vote on plans to unlock a record ...The Guardian - 10h -
Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal
Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.BBC News - 3d -
A historic opportunity for higher education reform
The American public is witnessing a remarkable political moment.The Hill - 4d -
Confidence in German economy surges as parliament approves huge spending plan
Investors welcome prospect of hundreds of billions of euros to be spent on infrastructure and defenseMarketWatch - 20m -
Portugal’s Government Falls in No-Confidence Vote After Just a Year
The vote in Parliament will force new elections, the third in little more than three years.The New York Times - 6d -
Portugal’s government looks set to lose a confidence vote, triggering an election
Portugal’s minority government is in danger of falling as parliament prepares to vote on a confidence motion, with an overwhelming majority of opposition lawmakers saying they will choose to oust ...ABC News - Mar. 11 -
Runcorn by-election could be proof of concept for Reform UK
Crucial vote is opportunity for Farage’s party to hone its election-winning machineFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
State Reforms + the State of Reform
We look at plans for a civil service shake-up and at division in Reform UK.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
UK economy shrinks in January; stocks and euro jump on German debt deal – as it happened
UK economy unexpectedly contracts by 0.1% in January in blow to the chancellor ahead of spring statement; Friedrich Merz declares: ‘Germany is back’. Let’s look at the GDP figures in more detail.. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines
Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.The Hill - 6d -
German court rejects a vote recount demanded by populist BSW party
Yahoo News - 4d -
1mn fewer people to secure health benefits under UK welfare reform
Government measures require a Commons vote that could provoke a rebellion by Labour MPsFinancial Times - 20h -
How a photo of Nazis eating blueberries inspired Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Holocaust play
'Here There Are Blueberries' tells the story of an album of historical photos documenting the lives of ordinary Germans who were part of the bureaucracy of the Holocaust. Authors Moisés Kaufman and ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?
Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.CBS News - 4d -
MP calls for inquiry into labelling of black pupils as ‘educationally subnormal’
Kim Johnson tells parliament lessons must be learnt from poor treatment of children at institutions in 1960s and 70s. The historic injustice of a scandal in which black children were incorrectly ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Looms Over Greenland’s Election, but Voters Have Other Concerns
President Trump keeps saying he wants to “get” Greenland. On Tuesday, Greenland votes for a new parliament that could shape its future relations with the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Zelenskyy urges Trump to use ‘strength of America’ to force Moscow into ceasefire after US-Russia talks – Europe live
Ukraine president says pressure must be put on Russia after US president says talks between Witkoff and Putin were ‘productive’. Germany is close to unlocking the way to a massive increase in ...The Guardian - 3d -
Will a collection agency sue over a $5,000 debt?
Debt collectors have the right to sue you over unpaid debts, but they won't always take that route.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
6 debt management risks to know before enrolling
A debt management program is a smart debt relief option to consider, but there are downsides to know, too.CBS News - 23h -
Activists open abortion center in front of Polish parliament on Women's Day
Polish abortion rights activists have opened a center across from the parliament building in Warsaw where women can have abortions with pills, either alone or with other womenABC News - Mar. 8 -
Belgian prosecutors make arrests in corruption probe linked to European Parliament
Belgian federal prosecutors say they've arrested several individuals as part of a corruption probe linked to the European Parliament amid reports in local media that Chinese company Huawei bribed ...ABC News - 5d -
4 times credit card debt management is worth it (and 4 times it's not)
Credit card debt management isn't a magic solution, but it can be a powerful debt relief tool for the right person.CBS News - 34m -
What to know about the collapse of Portugal's government
Portugal has slid back into more political uncertainty after its third government fell in as many years when Prime Minister Luis Montenegro lost a confidence vote in ParliamentABC News - 6d -
How does the debt management process work?
Before you enroll in a debt management program, you need to know how the process differs from other options.CBS News - 3d -
Should I pay off my tax debt before my credit card debt? Experts weigh in
Focusing on tax debt first can be a smart move, experts say, but that won't be the case for everyone.CBS News - 6d -
Democrats unveil school lunch debt cancellation measure
Democratic Senators introduced a bill Thursday to cancel all school meal debt. The measure, led by Sen. John Fetterman (Pa.), states the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) would pay ...The Hill - 5d -
Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.
Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
3 signs your credit card debt is overwhelming you, according to experts
Borrowers should recognize these early warning signs to address credit card debt before it becomes unmanageable.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
When bankruptcy will (and won't) clear your credit card debt
Bankruptcy can wipe the slate clean of your existing credit card debt, but it won't do that in every case.CBS News - 6d -
How do you stop wage garnishment by a debt collector?
Having a portion of your paycheck taken for old debt can be frustrating, but there are ways to stop the process.CBS News - 6d -
3 ways seniors can have their credit card debt forgiven this March
With the rising cost of living, managing credit card debt can be tough, especially for retirees on fixed incomes.CBS News - 21h -
Europe’s defence spending spree risks debt crisis, warns Dutch politician
Pieter Omtzigt says EU’s €800bn military build-up could push up debt and interest ratesFinancial Times - 10h -
Germany passes huge spending package amid Ukraine fears as White House says Trump-Putin call ‘going well’ – Europe live
US and Russian presidents speak on phone as Bundestag votes to release a €500bn infrastructure fund to boost German defence. Trump and Putin to hold high-stakes call on Ukraine Speaking for ...The Guardian - 17m -
German Tourists Detained for Weeks, Then Deported From U.S.
Amid President Trump’s border crackdown, German news media have closely followed the treatment of two tourists who say they tried to enter the United States legally.The New York Times - 4d -
5 ways seniors can tackle credit card debt
A new AARP survey suggests nearly half (47%) of adults 50 and older who carry credit card debt use their cards to pay for necessities like health care, car payments and housing.NBC News - 3d -
Greek government debt upgraded to investment grade, closing the door on a painful era
Greece’s center-right government has welcomed a credit rating upgrade by Moody’s, the last major ratings agency to lift junk status on government bonds that began 15 years ago during a severe debt ...ABC News - 3d
