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Germany’s Merz agrees spending deal with Greens
Agreement paves way for flagship defence and infrastructure package to be adopted by parliament next weekFinancial Times - 6d -
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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 - 3d -
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Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.BBC News - 2d -
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The U.S. dollar is still the world’s currency — but maybe not for much longer
Concerns are rising about the sustainability of U.S. government debt and spending.MarketWatch - Mar. 8 -
How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map
Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.CNBC - 3d -
Government efficiency is good — fiscal responsibility is better
the need to raise the debt ceiling is symptomatic of a bigger issue: the federal government is broke.The Hill - 2d -
Berlin’s about-turn can get Europe more bang for the buck
Even Germany’s frugal friends are undergoing policy and sentiment shiftsFinancial Times - Mar. 9 -
Iberdrola chair warns of surge in Spanish power prices if country shuts nuclear plants
Ignacio Galán urges Madrid government to avoid repeating Germany’s ‘big mistake’Financial Times - 1d -
‘It’s not because I want people to think I’m great’: Michael Sheen on paying off £1m of his neighbours’ debts
The actor grew up poor, got rich, then lost everything backing the 2019 Homeless World Cup. Now he’s giving away more of his money to help 900 total strangers. Doesn’t he think he’s done enough?. ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Investors pump $22bn into short-term US debt to ride out market ‘storm’
Flood of inflows comes as money managers fret over Donald Trump’s policiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Farage warns against 'infighting' and defends MP's suspension
The Reform UK leader acknowledges the row has "dented" the "sense of unity" in his party.BBC News - Mar. 9 -
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
Keir Starmer defends planned welfare cuts to anxious Labour MPs
Prime minister wants to reform disability benefit payments to help fund greater spending on defenceFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Police investigate MP Rupert Lowe over alleged threats
The Great Yarmouth MP is accused of making "verbal threats" against Reform UK's chairman.BBC News - Mar. 11 -
The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'
A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.BBC News - Mar. 13 -
Trump Firings Gut Education Department’s Civil Rights Division
Many of the office’s cases over the decades have served as a catalyst for broader policy change and social reforms.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
France’s jobs market faces ‘tipping point’ as growth falters
Recent gains could unravel as households’ fear of unemployment soars and economists press for more reformsFinancial Times - 5d -
UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit
Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on TuesdayFinancial Times - 4d -
Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.BBC News - 3d -
Faisal Islam: Hundreds of thousands will be affected by benefits changes
These plans are more geared towards making budgetary numbers add up than fundamental welfare reform.BBC News - 2d -
IRS agents who investigated Hunter Biden promoted by Trump administration
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler were tapped by the treasury secretary to lead reform efforts at the IRS.CBS News - 2d -
The Papers: Ukraine truce hopes 'on a knife edge' and 'Worried sick'
Wednesday's front pages feature the phone call between Trump and Putin, and Labour's welfare reforms.BBC News - 2d -
Can Germany spend its way out of industrial decline?
Chancellor-to-be Friedrich Merz wants to expand investment in defence and infrastructure. The race to re-arm could be a much-needed boost for manufacturingFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Germany can spend almost €2tn without harming growth, economists say
FT survey finds ‘large fiscal capacity’, but economists urge would-be chancellor Friedrich Merz to spend funds wiselyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
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Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups
Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bnFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
U.S. tariffs could thrust Germany into recession, central bank governor says
Ongoing U.S. tariffs could push Europe's largest economy into a recession, German central bank President Joachim Nagel warned.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Germany’s Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan
Chancellor-to-be vows greater share of investments for green transition as outgoing Bundestag reconvenes to debate billsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Ex-Hab, Canadian Olympian Signs Contract Extension In Germany
ERC Ingolstadt finished first in the DEL regular season and, with the playoffs about to start, announced on Friday that an important piece of this year’s team will be returning in 2025-26, in the ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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'A tough nut to crack', Germany's Völler's warns ahead of Italy date
{microsoft_credit="" caption="German association football managerRudi Voeller signs autographs at the team hotel. The national team will face Italy in the Nations League in Milan on Thursday. ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Merz ‘confident’ about Germany’s make-or-break spending vote
Chancellor-in-waiting needs two-thirds majority in emergency session of outgoing BundestagFinancial Times - 3d -
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