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U.S. government shutdown enters second week over funding dispute
8. oktober 2025 Billede genereret af AI
The U.S. federal government shutdown, now in its second week since starting on October 1, 2025, stems from a partisan standoff in the Senate over extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. Democrats demand a firm commitment to the subsidies before approving funding, while Republicans push for a clean continuing resolution to reopen the government first. Impacts include flight delays, uncertainty over federal worker pay, and the delay of key economic data.
Sébastien Lecornu proposes CVAE cut for 2026 budget
5. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
Minister Delegate Sébastien Lecornu announced a proposal to cut the CVAE, a production tax on companies, as part of the 2026 budget. This comes amid rising political pressures before government formation. Calls for compromises with the left, especially the PS, aim to avert a censure motion.
US power bills soar and face further increases
Electricity bills for American households have surged by nearly a third since 2019, driven by rising demand and infrastructure costs. Experts predict another significant hike by the end of the decade as data centers and electrification strain the grid. This trend threatens household budgets amid broader economic pressures.
Tyske regering godkender reformer for politi, hospitaler og sociale bidrag
8. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
Den tyske regering diskuterede onsdag modernisering af loven om føderal politi, som blandt andet styrker dronforsvaret. Ændringer i hospitalsreformen og højere sociale bidrag for højindtjenerne blev også godkendt. Strengere regler for medicinsk cannabis er i fokus.
Zucman tax and its potential use for climate questioned
9. oktober 2025Cuomo warns of socialism's dangers at New York mayoral forum
7. oktober 2025Lagarde addresses euro's international role at EU parliament hearing
9. oktober 2025Spanish Congress unexpectedly approves Sustainable Mobility Law
11. oktober 2025Electricity prices expected to rise slightly this winter
11. oktober 2025Trump unveils drug pricing deal with AstraZeneca
8. oktober 2025EU planlægger højere toldsatser for at beskytte europæisk stålindustri
11. oktober 2025Putin approves advertising on Russian spacecraft
Finansminister kritiserer oppositionens skyggebudgetter
8. oktober 2025 Billede genereret af AI
Finansminister Elisabeth Svantesson har afvist oppositionens skyggebudgetter som spredte og ustyrlige. De fire oppositionspartier – Socialdemokraterne, Enhedslisten, Socialistisk Folkeparti og Radikale Venstre – har præsenteret deres alternativer til regeringens budget for 2026. Klare forskelle opstår inden for oppositionen, især vedrørende ydelser og skatter.
Élisabeth Borne opens door to suspending pension reform
9. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI
Former Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne has suggested suspending the pension reform to ensure national stability amid a post-dissolution political crisis. This proposal, coming from the architect of the 2023 project, draws sharp criticism over its moral and economic implications. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has not ruled it out, while calling for debate.
Spain approves multi-billion loan to Airbus for 105 helicopters in Albacete
The Spanish government has granted a 3.68 billion euro loan to Airbus to manufacture 105 helicopters, as part of the Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defense announced in April. This interest-free, no-guarantee funding will bolster the industry in Albacete, where the aircraft will be produced. The initiative addresses geopolitical tensions and aims to meet the 2% GDP defense spending target.
Lagarde urges stronger global role for the euro
In a speech in Paris, ECB President Christine Lagarde called for enhancing the euro's international status to turn Europe's openness into economic strength. She highlighted how recent safe-haven flows into the euro amid US turbulence pressured the exchange rate, underscoring the need for deeper markets and integration. Lagarde emphasized that a more global euro could shield exporters and foster resilience against external shocks.
U.S. government shutdown reaches day four with economic costs mounting
5. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI
The U.S. federal government is in its fourth day of a shutdown due to stalled budget negotiations, affecting national parks, federal workers, and services nationwide. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer highlighted the financial toll, estimating costs at $1.2 billion for paying non-working employees. Prospects for an agreement remain uncertain as partisan divides persist.