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Valtiovarainminister kritisoi oppositionin varjobudjetteja
08. lokakuuta 2025 AI:n luoma kuva
Valtiovarainminister Elisabeth Svantesson on hylännyt oppositionin varjobudjetit hajallaan oleviksi ja hallitsemattomiksi. Neljä oppositionpuoluetta – Sosialidemokraatit, Vasemmistoliitto, Vihreät ja Keskusta – ovat esitelleet vaihtoehtonsa hallituksen vuoden 2026 budjetille. Opposition sisällä ilmenee selkeitä eroja erityisesti etuuksien ja verojen suhteen.
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.
Sébastien Lecornu proposes CVAE cut for 2026 budget
05. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut 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.
Putin approves advertising on Russian spacecraft
Russian President Vladimir Putin has endorsed legal changes allowing advertisements on spacecraft, a move aimed at bolstering the struggling Russian space program. The amendments, effective from January 1, 2026, permit Roscosmos to place ads on state-owned space objects to attract private investment. This comes amid financial woes for Russia's space sector following international sanctions.
German cabinet approves reforms on police, hospitals and social contributions
08. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI
The German cabinet deliberated on Wednesday on modernizing the Federal Police Act, which among other things strengthens drone defense. Changes to hospital reform and higher social contributions for high earners were also approved. Stricter rules for medical cannabis are in focus as well.
Electricity prices expected to rise slightly this winter
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06. lokakuuta 2025Spain approves multi-billion loan to Airbus for 105 helicopters in Albacete
11. lokakuuta 2025Trump unveils drug pricing deal with AstraZeneca
07. lokakuuta 2025Friedrich Merz optimistic on citizens' income reform
08. lokakuuta 2025Lagarde urges stronger global role for the euro
09. lokakuuta 2025Cuomo warns of socialism's dangers at New York mayoral forum
09. lokakuuta 2025Coalition committee ends after eight hours in chancellery
07. lokakuuta 2025Advisors to Katherina Reiche demand deregulation and higher retirement age
07. lokakuuta 2025Lagarde addresses euro's international role at EU parliament hearing
U.S. government shutdown enters second week over funding dispute
08. lokakuuta 2025 AI:n luoma kuva
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.
Spanish Congress unexpectedly approves Sustainable Mobility Law
Spain's Congress approved the Sustainable Mobility Law on Wednesday following a surprise deal with Podemos on Barcelona's El Prat airport. The legislation brings major changes to air, rail, and road transport, delaying key infrastructure expansions until 2031. The Spanish Association of Consumers denounces the agreement as an ideological assault on air transport.
U.S. government shutdown reaches day four with economic costs mounting
05. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva
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.
Élisabeth Borne opens door to suspending pension reform
09. lokakuuta 2025 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva
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.
Eu plans higher tariffs to protect european steel industry
The european steel industry is suffering, putting thousands of jobs at risk. The Eu commission plans to raise tariffs on steel imports to protect the sector. This offers relief to the industry but may make car manufacturing more expensive.