Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?
The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.
Olaf Scholz on budget crisis: No cuts to German welfare state
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects calls for cuts to social benefits to address the budget crisis.
Scholz's stance poses a challenge to coalition partners from the Free Democratic Party who advocate for reducing social benefits.
Why has Germany's government collapsed and what happens next?
The collapse of Germany's coalition government creates political uncertainty and significant budgetary challenges. A potential election looms due to internal disagreements.
Olaf Scholz on budget crisis: No cuts to German welfare state
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects calls for cuts to social benefits to address the budget crisis.
Scholz's stance poses a challenge to coalition partners from the Free Democratic Party who advocate for reducing social benefits.
Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils
Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.
Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis
Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.
Rising cost of social services in England putting arts and youth services at risk, say councils
Rising social service costs threaten essential council functions in England, with many councils facing potential insolvency due to unsustainable budget pressures.
Staff sickness costs cash-strapped east London council 5m per year amid budget crisis
Havering Council faces a crisis with staff sickness costing taxpayers 5 million per year, primarily due to mental health issues.
LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort
Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort
Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.
Oakland officials say next week's finance meeting may detail possible budget cuts
Oakland's fiscal challenges are longstanding, and the recent coliseum sale will only provide temporary relief, not a complete solution.
Opinion: As Oakland reaches a fiscal cliff, Mayor Sheng Thao plans to jump
Oakland faces a $352 million deficit due to overspending, mainly driven by unaffordable labor compensation increases and unsustainable growth in spending since 2018.
LIVE: Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao gives State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort
Oakland is grappling with a $120 million budget shortfall and facing recall efforts against Mayor Sheng Thao.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to give State of the City address amid financial crisis, recall effort
Oakland faces a $120 million budget shortfall risking vital city services amid recall efforts against Mayor Thao.
Oakland officials say next week's finance meeting may detail possible budget cuts
Oakland's fiscal challenges are longstanding, and the recent coliseum sale will only provide temporary relief, not a complete solution.
Opinion: As Oakland reaches a fiscal cliff, Mayor Sheng Thao plans to jump
Oakland faces a $352 million deficit due to overspending, mainly driven by unaffordable labor compensation increases and unsustainable growth in spending since 2018.
Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea
Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.
Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog
Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.
Met police budget heading off a cliff', commissioner warns in funding plea
Scotland Yard requires substantial new funding to address its budget crisis and deteriorating infrastructure, as highlighted by Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley's statements.
Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog
Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.
Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution.
Scholz says top court's budget ruling means 'new reality' DW 11/28/2023
Germany's coalition government is facing a budget crisis after a ruling by the Constitutional Court on borrowing.
The court ruled that unused pandemic funds cannot be repurposed for climate and green industry projects, causing a gap in government finances.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz admits that his government would have made different decisions if they had known about the ruling earlier.
The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse)
Europe's most powerful people are unveiled in the POLITICO 28 ranking.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to run for the top job again.
Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis
Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
Details about the plan are scarce.
What happens if Germany can't decide on a budget for 2024?
The German government is facing a budget crisis due to legal challenges against their borrowing plans.
Disagreements over how to fill a 17 billion euro hole in the budget could result in a missed deadline and no official budget for next year.
Here's how you can save money without cutting cops, Mayor Adams
Mayor Eric Adams has frozen NYPD academy recruitment amid the city's budget crisis.
Adams canceled police-academy classes to save money, jeopardizing his promise to improve public safety.
Alternative cost-saving measures include reducing reimbursement for retiree Medicare premiums and requiring employees to contribute to their health-care premiums.
Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis
Germany has announced a plan to address its budget crisis without requiring fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
The government's spending plans were compromised by a court ruling that violated the constitution.
Scholz says top court's budget ruling means 'new reality' DW 11/28/2023
Germany's coalition government is facing a budget crisis after a ruling by the Constitutional Court on borrowing.
The court ruled that unused pandemic funds cannot be repurposed for climate and green industry projects, causing a gap in government finances.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz admits that his government would have made different decisions if they had known about the ruling earlier.
The most powerful people in Europe (for better or worse)
Europe's most powerful people are unveiled in the POLITICO 28 ranking.
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to run for the top job again.
Germany Announces Special Budget to Avert Crisis
Germany proposes a plan to address its budget crisis without fresh debt.
The plan involves adopting a special budget to cover the cost of energy subsidies.
Details about the plan are scarce.
What happens if Germany can't decide on a budget for 2024?
The German government is facing a budget crisis due to legal challenges against their borrowing plans.
Disagreements over how to fill a 17 billion euro hole in the budget could result in a missed deadline and no official budget for next year.
Here's how you can save money without cutting cops, Mayor Adams
Mayor Eric Adams has frozen NYPD academy recruitment amid the city's budget crisis.
Adams canceled police-academy classes to save money, jeopardizing his promise to improve public safety.
Alternative cost-saving measures include reducing reimbursement for retiree Medicare premiums and requiring employees to contribute to their health-care premiums.