Spain did not misuse post-Covid funds, Commission says

Brussels dismisses allegations that Spain misused EU funds to finance pensions.

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Wie Merz, Klingbeil und Prien um das Elterngeld kämpfen

Weil der Haushalt gekürzt wird, droht dem Elterngeld ein drastischer Einschnitt. Gordon Repinski bespricht mit Maximilian Stascheit die Optionen: Werden die Bezugsmonate gekürzt, die Einkommensgren…

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The city’s budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, which begins July 1, represented a struggle across city departments to close a rapidly increasing gap between spending and revenue.

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/las-cruces-budget-squeezing-blood-out-of-a-rock/3046290

#NewMexico #LasCruces #budget

Las Cruces approves tight budget with library cuts, reduced services for 2026-27

Las Cruces city council approved a flat budget for fiscal year 2026-27, requiring cuts to library hours, senior services, and public works as the city works to close a growing gap between spending and revenue.

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'Numbers don't add up': Union slams ACT plan to boost paramedics, firefighters
By Lois Maskiell

The ACT government has unveiled a $94.3 million emergency services package, but the union says it still falls short by about 50 staff needed to prevent future station closures.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/act-government-94-million-paramedics-firefighters/106699772

#Police #StateandTerritoryGovernment #Budget #LoisMaskiell

Canberra set to receive more paramedics, firefighters

The ACT government will fund dozens of new emergency service roles after a review found ambulance staffing was unable to keep up with demand, particularly overnight.

Labor walks tightrope as tax overhaul alarms startups and investors
By Clare Armstrong

Labor MPs are gearing up for a hard sell on the impact of the federal government's tax changes on some small businesses, trusts and shares, despite many reporting "positive" feedback on housing reforms.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-20/labor-albanese-tax-overhaul-alarms-startups-investors/106698988

#Budget #FederalParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #ClareArmstrong

Labor walks tightrope as tax overhaul alarms startups and investors

Labour MPs are gearing up for a hard sell on the impact of the federal government's tax changes on some small businesses, trusts and shares, despite many reporting "positive" feedback on housing reforms.

HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-#budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

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HS2 could cost up to £102.7bn and trains will be slower than first planned

The new cost range and train speed are being announced as a "reset" of the delayed, over-budget and vastly scaled-back project is carried out.

Schon heute wird ein gewaltiger Teil der #Pflegearbeit aus dem öffentlichen #Budget ausgelagert und in die Familien verschoben. Rund 950.000 Menschen in Österreich pflegen ihre Angehörigen oder Bekannten. Der Großteil davon sind Frauen, kommentiert @blahabarbara auf @moment_magazin. 1/
Une enseigne de discount bien connue va s'installer dans plusieurs anciens centres commerciaux Cora

Sept nouveaux magasin Wibra vont s'installer en Belgique, notamment dans des anciennes galeries Cora.

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'Policy decisions' the cause of ACT's fiscal deterioration, economist says
By Monte Bovill

An independent economist warns Canberrans will need to pay higher taxes and charges if the ACT government continues the same amount of spending on infrastructure and services.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-19/act-final-report-on-fiscal-situation-policy-decisions-spending/106696346

#Budget #FinancialPlanning #Government #Tax #GovernmentPolicy #MonteBovill

'Policy decisions' the cause of ACT's fiscal deterioration, economist says

An independent economist warns Canberrans will need to pay higher taxes and charges if the ACT government continues the same amount of spending on infrastructure and services.