Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums

Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums
Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums

Parties unveil plans to rescue Germany from economic doldrums
Explainer-How Republicans plan to pass Trump's agenda through 'reconciliation'

Explainer-How Republicans plan to pass Trump's agenda through 'reconciliation'
Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says

Tax Russia to rebuild Ukraine and increase defence spending, Estonia says
Romanian government talks hampered by demand for fiscal clarity

Romanian government talks hampered by demand for fiscal clarity
Explainer-Which German coalition plans will still be implemented?

Explainer-Which German coalition plans will still be implemented?
Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget

Greece to scrap some bank fees for retail customers, parliament approves budget
New French PM Bayrou will meet far-right leader Le Pen on Monday

New French PM Bayrou will meet far-right leader Le Pen on Monday
Italian tax chief quits, accusing politicians of undermining his work

Italian tax chief quits, accusing politicians of undermining his work
German liberals to side with government on tax relief bill, letter shows

German liberals to side with government on tax relief bill, letter shows
EU should discuss specifics on defence, not Eurobonds, German finance minister says

EU should discuss specifics on defence, not Eurobonds, German finance minister says
Greece backs higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals

Greece backs higher tax on short-term rentals, levy on cruise arrivals
French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions

French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
Russia's Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget

Russia's Putin approves military focused 2025-2027 budget
Austrian chancellor says coalition talks on track even as sparks fly

Austrian chancellor says coalition talks on track even as sparks fly
Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget

Relief for Portugal's minority government as parliament passes 2025 budget
Italy's unions vow to turn country 'upside down' after national strike
Italy's unions vow to turn country 'upside down' after national strike
Factbox-COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?

Factbox-COP29 climate talks enter final stretch: What happens next?
Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio

Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio
G20 diplomats hit snags on climate, taxation and Ukraine, sources say

G20 diplomats hit snags on climate, taxation and Ukraine, sources say
Police arrest 43, seize 520 million euros in Europe-wide probe into mafia and tax evasion
Police arrest 43, seize 520 million euros in Europe-wide probe into mafia and tax evasion
Explainer-Protecting democracy, adjusting taxes - which German coalition plans could survive?

Explainer-Protecting democracy, adjusting taxes - which German coalition plans could survive?
Germany's highest court begins hearing on solidarity tax

Germany's highest court begins hearing on solidarity tax
Trump's economic plan hinges on tax cuts, tariffs, immigration crackdown

Trump's economic plan hinges on tax cuts, tariffs, immigration crackdown
South Korean opposition leader agrees to scrap financial investment tax

South Korean opposition leader agrees to scrap financial investment tax
Dutch junior tax minister resigns over refusal to disclose investments
Dutch junior tax minister resigns over refusal to disclose investments
Russia shifts more funds to military in budget draft

Russia shifts more funds to military in budget draft
Analysis-Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war

Analysis-Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war
UK's Reeves raises taxes by most since 1993 in first Labour budget

UK's Reeves raises taxes by most since 1993 in first Labour budget
Kenya's supreme court quashes ruling that voided 2023 finance law

Kenya's supreme court quashes ruling that voided 2023 finance law
US, Taiwan to begin talks on double taxation deal, says Treasury Department

US, Taiwan to begin talks on double taxation deal, says Treasury Department
French lower house approves budget amendment to tax billionaires

French lower house approves budget amendment to tax billionaires
Uruguay presidential candidate warns pension reform would 'blow up' economic stability

Uruguay presidential candidate warns pension reform would 'blow up' economic stability
The UK's budget - it's all about the 'working people'

The UK's budget - it's all about the 'working people'
Uruguay's leftist presidential frontrunner: no plan for tax hikes; focus on growth

Uruguay's leftist presidential frontrunner: no plan for tax hikes; focus on growth
WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases

WHO says Western Pacific to miss UN goal to cut early deaths from lifestyle diseases
Romanian government to raise minimum wage by 9.5% from January

Romanian government to raise minimum wage by 9.5% from January
Sweden's armed forces to grow to 115,000 by 2030, government says

Sweden's armed forces to grow to 115,000 by 2030, government says
Malaysia eyes more subsidy cuts, new taxes in 2025 budget to boost finances

Malaysia eyes more subsidy cuts, new taxes in 2025 budget to boost finances
Factbox-Main spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budget

Factbox-Main spending cuts and tax increases in France's 2025 budget
Indonesia's Prabowo defends plan to expand government with 'fat' cabinet

Indonesia's Prabowo defends plan to expand government with 'fat' cabinet
France's budget minister backs raising household electricity tax amid budget squeeze

France's budget minister backs raising household electricity tax amid budget squeeze
Left-wing lawmakers file no-confidence motion against French PM Barnier

Left-wing lawmakers file no-confidence motion against French PM Barnier
French PM Barnier confirms he will raise taxes for bigger companies

French PM Barnier confirms he will raise taxes for bigger companies
Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'

Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
Mexico's incoming president names new deputy finance minister

Mexico's incoming president names new deputy finance minister
Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments

Big US oil companies reveal massive payments to foreign governments
Barbados PM Mottley calls for new World Bank emergency liquidity facility

Barbados PM Mottley calls for new World Bank emergency liquidity facility
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US