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UK's Reeves Sets March 3 as Date for Next Economic Forecasts
France Rushes Emergency Budget Law to Avert Shutdown After Talks Collapse
Germany Headed for Biggest Deficit Since Reunification, Bundesbank Says
UK Budget Pain Persists With Bigger-Than-Expected Deficit in November
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...
Covid Fraud Inflicts 11 Billion Pound Hit to UK Public Finances, Report Shows
Date: December 9, 2025
MANCHESTER, England, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Fraudulent claims for taxpayer funds during the COVID-19 pandemic cost Britain's public finances 10.9 billion pounds ($14.5 billion), the government said on...
French Lawmakers Approve Taxation Part of 2026 Social Security Financing
Date: December 8, 2025
PARIS, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Lawmakers in the lower house of the French parliament on Friday approved taxes to finance welfare, health and pension spending in the 2026 social security budget, a major part...