Public Finance

Image for Albanian parliament erupts over corruption allegations against deputy PM
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Albanian parliament erupts over corruption allegations against deputy PM

TIRANA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Opposition lawmakers scuffled with police inside the Albanian parliament...

18th December, 2025

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Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italy's ruling parties are urging cauti...

16th December, 2025

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French senators approve 2026 budget bill ministers say will worsen fiscal deficit

PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French senators approved the 2026 budget bill on Monday, setting the stage...

15th December, 2025

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East Europe faces weakening public finance prospects in 2026, Fitch says

BUDAPEST, Dec 9 (Reuters) - East European countries' public finances are likely to weaken next year,...

9th December, 2025

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COVID fraud inflicts 11 billion pound hit to UK public finances, report shows

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Fraudulent claims for taxpayer funds during the COVID-19 pand...

9th December, 2025

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French lawmakers approve taxation part of 2026 social security financing

PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the lower house of the French parliament on Friday approved ta...

8th December, 2025

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Exclusive-Romania says 2026 funding needs will grow but plans to manage debt costs

By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Romania's gross funding needs for 2026 are expected to gr...

3rd December, 2025

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France faces pandemic-level spending to support ageing population, audit office says

PARIS, Dec 2 (Reuters) - France's ageing population will drive public spending to pandemic-era highs...

2nd December, 2025

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UK's Starmer says he is proud of budget and public was not misled

MANCHESTER, England, Nov 30 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will set out on Monday h...

30th November, 2025

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Factbox-Highlights of Germany's 2026 budget

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's parliament will pass the 2026 budget on Friday with so...

28th November, 2025

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Intesa CEO warns Rome not to tax banks excessively, stresses public debt role

MILAN (Reuters) -Intesa Sanpaolo CEO Carlo Messina urged Italy's government not to single out banks...

27th November, 2025

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Czech lawmakers return 2026 budget to outgoing government for more work

PRAGUE (Reuters) -The Czech lower house voted late on Wednesday to return the 2026 draft budget to t...

27th November, 2025