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Argentina: Milei seeks to criminalize support for deficit budgets in Congress

Argentine President Javier Milei announced two key measures aimed at legally safeguarding budget balance and reinforcing his zero-deficit policy, central to his economic agenda. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between the executive and Congress, following the approval of laws and the......

Morocco unveils four key priorities for 2026 budget reform

The Moroccan government has outlined four major priorities for the 2026 Finance Bill (PLF), in line with the High Royal Guidelines. These priorities mark a new phase of transformation for the Kingdom and aim to balance economic growth with social justice and territorial equity. According to the official......

Qatar’s costly gift: How a Boeing for Trump became a billion-dollar controversy

The New York Times has uncovered a troubling financial maneuver involving the renovation of a Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar to former President Donald Trump. The project, intended to transform the plane into a state-of-the-art Air Force One, has become so expensive that a significant portion of its funding......

“Enough is enough”: French unions launch petition opposing Bayrou’s budget plan

French trade unions have united to push back against the government’s latest budget directions, unveiled on July 15. In a rare show of unity, leading union federations — including the CGT, CFDT, FO, CFE-CGC, CFTC, Unsa, FSU, and Solidaires — launched a petition this Tuesday on Change.org,......

Trump ties budget bill signing to Independence Day celebration with military spectacle

Donald Trump is set to sign his sweeping budget bill on Friday, July 4, during a grand celebration at the White House, commemorating the 249th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event will feature fireworks, a flyover by stealth bombers, and the presence of lawmakers, marking one of the most significant......

Trump solidifies GOP control with controversial budget bill

The passage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" on Thursday cemented former President Donald Trump's dominance over the Republican Party. Despite internal dissent, Trump managed to rally his party behind the sweeping legislation, which is projected to add trillions to the national debt while implementing......

House Republicans push Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ through despite internal divisions

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced significant challenges rallying Republican lawmakers to pass President Donald Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package that narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the early hours of Thursday morning. The legislation,......

Spain secures NATO exemption from 5% defence spending target

Spain has reached an agreement with NATO to opt out of a proposed defence spending goal that would require member nations to allocate 5% of their GDP to defence. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the deal on Sunday, just days ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague. A compromise on defence......

Kenya faces renewed protests amid police killing and budget reforms

As the Kenyan government unveils its latest budget, fresh protests have erupted following the death of a young teacher, reigniting tensions over police brutality in the country. The budget, designed to avoid the public outrage that sparked last year’s mass demonstrations over proposed tax hikes,......