Fiscal consolidation

Image for France's political paralysis sparks fresh credit rating warnings
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France's political paralysis sparks fresh credit rating warnings

By Marc Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Rating agencies issued a fresh round of warnings about France's sove...

6th October, 2025

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Italy plans to increase borrowing by $14 billion from 2026-2028

ROME (Reuters) -Italy plans to increase its borrowing by 12 billion euros ($14 billion) between 2026...

3rd October, 2025

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Thousands protest in France against spending cuts

PARIS (Reuters) -Demonstrators in more than 240 locations around France are due to stage more protes...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Italy says deficit to respect EU's 3% ceiling this year despite weak growth
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Italy says deficit to respect EU's 3% ceiling this year despite weak growth

By Giuseppe Fonte and Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) -Italy's new public finance targets to be unveiled...

2nd October, 2025

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Italy sees 2025 deficit at around 3% of GDP, in line with EU rules

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME (Reuters) -Italy sees this year's budget deficit at around 3% of national out...

29th September, 2025

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Poland to cut EU Recovery plan loans by $5.9 billion, minister says

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland will cut the amount of money it takes in cheap loans from the European Unio...

26th September, 2025

Image for French unions call more protests to put pressure on new prime minister
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French unions call more protests to put pressure on new prime minister

PARIS (Reuters) -French Unions said on Wednesday they will hold another day of action on Oct. 2, cal...

24th September, 2025

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Romania's top court postpones ruling on challenges to deficit lowering measures

BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romania's top court on Wednesday postponed ruling on challenges brought against...

24th September, 2025

Image for Italy's budget deficit could fall below 3% of GDP this year, Finance Minister says
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Italy's budget deficit could fall below 3% of GDP this year, Finance Minister says

ROME (Reuters) -Italy's budget deficit could fall below the European Union's ceiling of 3% of gross...

20th September, 2025

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UK's Reeves faces "major fiscal issue" if she misses efficiency target, IFS says

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves risks "a major fiscal issue" if she misses...

18th September, 2025

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Italy seen in line for Fitch upgrade as fiscal outlook improves

By Valentina Consiglio ROME (Reuters) -Italy is likely to get a ratings boost from Fitch on Friday w...

18th September, 2025

Image for French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron
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French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron

By Dominique Vidalon and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and h...

18th September, 2025