government-funding

Image for French PM forces part of budget bill through lower house without voteHeadlines

French PM Forces Part of Budget Bill Through Lower House Without Vote

Image for Spain orders speed limit on Madrid-Barcelona line in wake of deadly train crashHeadlines

Spain Orders Speed Limit on Madrid-Barcelona Line in Wake of Deadly Train Crash

Image for Russia ran a 2025 budget deficit of 2.6% of GDP, highest since 2020Finance

Russia Ran a 2025 Budget Deficit of 2.6% of Gdp, Highest Since 2020

Image for Denmark, Greenland suggest Arctic NATO mission, Danish defence minister saysFinance

Denmark, Greenland Suggest Arctic NATO Mission, Danish Defence Minister Says

Image for UK's Reeves withdraws from LSE event, to attend Starmer's Greenland press conference

UK's Reeves Withdraws From Lse Event, to Attend Starmer's Greenland Press Conference

Date: January 19, 2026

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will appear at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's press conference on Monday, a source told Reuters, where he will outline the threat from...

Image for UK regional police chief retires after row over Israeli soccer fans ban

UK Regional Police Chief Retires After Row Over Israeli Soccer Fans Ban

Date: January 16, 2026

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Britain's crime commissioner for the West Midlands said on Friday the region's police chief would retire following mounting criticism for the force's recommendation to ban...

Image for Germany to offer up to $7,000 electric vehicle subsidy, Bild reports

Germany to Offer up to $7,000 Electric Vehicle Subsidy, Bild Reports

Date: January 16, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Germany will offer families with small and medium incomes subsidies of up to $7,000 to buy new electric cars, newspaper Bild reported on Friday, in a bid by Berlin to revive...

Image for Swedes face tax choice in September vote, minister says

Swedes Face Tax Choice in September Vote, Minister Says

Date: January 16, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Sweden's Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson said on Friday that a general election in September this year will be a referendum on taxes. Sweden's economy is picking up...

Image for Orban ramps up anti‑Ukraine campaign with 'petition' as election battle tightens

Orban Ramps up anti‑Ukraine Campaign With 'petition' as Election Battle Tightens

Date: January 16, 2026

BUDAPEST, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, gearing up for a tough election in April, said on Friday he would launch a "national petition" seeking backing for his policy of...

Image for French PM announces new budget plans in bid to break deadlock

French PM Announces New Budget Plans in Bid to Break Deadlock

Date: January 16, 2026

PARIS, Jan 16 (Reuters) - France's government has postponed its 2026 budget talks in parliament, scheduled for Friday, to Tuesday next week, as lawmakers have failed to reach a compromise, the...