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Germany headed for biggest deficit since reunification, Bundesbank says
Date: December 19, 2025
FRANKFURT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Germany is heading for its largest deficit since the reunification between the east and west three decades ago due to the government's spending plans, the Bundesbank said...
UK budget pain persists with bigger-than-expected deficit in November
Date: December 19, 2025
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Britain's government borrowed 11.7 billion pounds ($15.64 billion) in November, official data showed on Friday. Economists polled by Reuters had mostly expected 10.0 billion...
Albanian parliament erupts over corruption allegations against deputy PM
Date: December 18, 2025
TIRANA, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Opposition lawmakers scuffled with police inside the Albanian parliament on Thursday, following weeks of tensions over corruption allegations against the deputy of Prime...
Italy's ruling parties urge caution on using frozen Russian assets
Date: December 16, 2025
By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italy's ruling parties are urging caution in the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, according to a draft parliamentary...
French senators approve 2026 budget bill ministers say will worsen fiscal deficit
Date: December 15, 2025
PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French senators approved the 2026 budget bill on Monday, setting the stage for high-stakes negotiations between both houses of parliament at the end of the week. The...
East Europe faces weakening public finance prospects in 2026, Fitch says
Date: December 9, 2025
BUDAPEST, Dec 9 (Reuters) - East European countries' public finances are likely to weaken next year, despite a moderate acceleration in economic growth due to rising debt levels and increased...