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EU Probes Spain’s Use of Covid Recovery Funds

The review could force repayments and sharpen a fight over joint EU borrowing.

Madrid Region Says Central Government Owes €12.37 Billion

Telangana Cuts Ministers’ Pay by 50% to Tackle Pension Arrears

Argentina’s March Surplus Leans on Unpaid Bills as Floating Debt Soars

NYC Comptroller Proposes $4 Billion Pension Investment in Housing

Aix‑Marseille Métropole Faces €123 Million Shortfall Ahead of April 28 Budget Deadline

Germany’s Debt Ratio Rises to 63.5% as Municipalities Post Record €31.9 Billion Deficit

German Budget Gap Widens as Federal Outlays Jump 70%, IW Finds

Moraes Grants Injunction Excluding MPU Own Revenues From Brazil’s Fiscal Cap

Finance Committee Again Rejects France's 2026 Spending Plan

New Report Finds Saxony’s Municipal Finances in Crisis as Deficits Deepen

Mexico Sets 2026 Financing Needs at 16.6% of GDP as Treasury Tilts Issuance to Longer Local Debt

France’s Budget Standoff Deepens as Senate Rejects Social Security Bill and ‘Special Law’ Looms

Healey Floats $10K Buyouts, $20K Retirement Incentives to Trim State Workforce

Argentina’s October Transfers to Provinces Show Sharp Discretionary Drop, Mild Automatic Gain

Reeves Prepares Tough Budget Targeting Wealthy as Watchdog Weighs Costs of Workers’ Rights Plan

Bavarian County Leaders Warn of Insolvency as €5 Billion Shortfall Hits by Midyear

Bayrou Gives Unions Ultimatum to Negotiate Holiday Cuts

DWP Issues Cohort Letters for State Pension Age Rise as New Commission Begins Work

Bayrou’s €44 Billion Austerity Plan Faces Unions’ Strikes and Censure Threat