#austerity-measures

#austerity-measures

The French prime minister Francois Bayrou has surprised France by calling a sudden confidence vote on 8 September, saying he needs backing from parliament for austerity measures to reduce France's public debt. Bayrou is almost certain to lose the gamble. All opposition parties from the far-right to the left have said they will vote to topple the prime minister and his minority government after only nine months in office. This would create a fresh political crisis.

Many of Argentina's top scientists are abandoning research or taking on extra work as ride-share drivers, food vendors, tutors or artisans, due to plummeting salaries.

Everyone deserves a fair chance, and that means ensuring support is in place when people need it most. It is never an easy decision to change the support we offer, but...we must face the reality that with decreased funding to local councils following a decade of austerity...