Budget overspend could lead to €26bn deficit in public finances by 2030, says Central Bank chief

I saw British soldiers killed due to spending failures. More money isn’t the answer

Without radical change, simply 'spending more' will be a catastrophic waste we can't afford

Central Bank Governor warns against spending overruns

Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has warned Minister for Finance Simon Harris if Budget spending overruns persist there could be a 25.7 billion deficit in the public finances by 2030 when unreliable tax payments from multinationals are excluded.

One bigger EU budget beats 27 national ones, Serafin tells frugal states 

EU budget commissioner Piotr Serafin warned The alternative to European spending is more national spending - adding that defence, energy security and research will have to be financed one way or another.”

Wars trigger $12bn venture capital rush into defence tech

Funding this year has already surpassed 2025 total as soaring valuations fuel fears of a hype cycle

Normative shift in fiscal federalism

Fiscal issues. 16th Finance Commission’s stress on States’ contribution to national GDP could widen inter-State disparities

Costa Rica Debt Plan Prompts Warnings Over Dollar and Public Finances

A group of Costa Rican economists is warning that the government’s plan to issue up to 13.5 billion in eurobonds is excessive, unnecessary in the short term and could add new pressure to the country’s public finances and exchange rate. The proposal, currently under discussion in the Legislative Assembly, would authorize the Executive Branch to [] The post Costa Rica Debt Plan Prompts Warnings Over Dollar and Public Finances appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

France’s Lescure Wants 2027 Budget That Brings Deficit Below 5%

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said he will push for a finance bill for next year that brings a further improvement in public finances, and expects parliament “most likely” will allow a budget to pass.

Commission warns frugals: Slash the EU budget at your peril

Piotr Serafin says “a more frugal EU budget may not necessarily be modern.

Limerick Chamber warns of delayed delivery for Mid West ahead of Budget 2027

LIMERICK Chamber is warning that underused national assets in the Mid West are being constrained by delayed delivery. In its submission to Government as part of Budget 2027, the Chamber said Ireland cannot continue to concentrate growth, infrastructure pressure, and housing demand in areas already operating at capacity. The submission, Unlocking the Mid-West’s Capacity for [] The post Limerick Chamber warns of delayed delivery for Mid West ahead of Budget 2027 appeared first on Limerick Post.

Bills Would Reform Federal Bureaucracy, Protect Taxpayers

By Alexander Ciccone.

Belanjawan 2027 teruskan kerangka Ekonomi Madani

PUTRAJAYA: Proses penyediaan Belanjawan 2027 yang dijangka dibentangkan di Parlimen pada Oktober depan kini memasuki fasa libat urus melibatkan beberapa kementerian dan lokasi di seluruh negara. Menteri Kewangan II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan berkata, Kementerian Kewangan (MOF) bersama kementerian berkaitan ketika ini sedang giat menjalankan sesi berkenaan yang akan terus dirancakkan dari semasa ke ... Read more The post Belanjawan 2027 teruskan kerangka Ekonomi Madani appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Tax cuts, pay rises and text message changes on the way

A new financial year brings with it a raft of changes to government payments, tax rates and business reporting requirements.

प्रतिनिधिसभा बैठक सुरु

काठमाडौँ। प्रतिनिधिसभा बैठक सुरु भएको छ। सभाको आजको बैठकबाट बजेट आश्रित दुई विधेयक पारित गर्ने कार्यसूची छ। बैठकमा अर्थमन्त्री डा स्वर्णिम वाग्लेले ‘आर्थिक विधेयक, २०८३’ र ‘राष्ट्र ऋण उठाउने विधेयक, २०८३’लाई पारित गरियोस् भनी प्रस्ताव राख्ने छन्। त्यसअघि आर्थिक विधेयक २०८३ माथि प्राप्त संशोधनसहित छलफल हुनेछ। सभामुख डोलप्रसाद अर्यालले ती विधेयकमाथि प्राप्त संशोधनलाई निर्णयार्थ प्रस्तुत []

6 financial changes from July 1, 2026

6 financial changes from July 1, 2026

Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session

As the final day of the 2026 legislative session approaches on Tuesday, several bills face uncertain futures, including a slate of property tax reforms and legislation that seeks to rein in healthcare costs. Also pending is the state’s perennially contentious capital budget that would distribute nearly 1.26 billion dollars to state building projects. The post Major bills loom as Delaware lawmakers face final day of session appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

City of Ekurhuleni Passes R70-Billion 2026/27 Budget Following Political Deadlock

EKURHULENI, Gauteng – After weeks of intense political wrangling and several failed attempts, the City of Ekurhuleni has officially passed its 2026/27 budget. The nearly R70-billion spending plan was approved by the council just days before the new financial year began, averting further uncertainty regarding municipal service delivery and the metro’s financial stability. During the []

Bank of Israel introduces bank fees reform

As part of the reform, which will come into effect in stages between October 2026 and July 2027, the public will pay up to NIS 10 monthly for 100 monthly transactions on the checking account.

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

AMG TimesSquare Mid Cap Growth Fund Q1 2026 Commentary

Gandaki Province Assembly approves Appropriation Bill

Gandaki, June 29: The Gandaki province government’s appropriation bill for the fiscal year 2083/84 has been passed with...

The U.K. Monarchy Is Getting a Big Funding Bump. Here’s How They’re Spending It.

Taxpayer funding for key royal activities is set to nearly double from 2024 levels, and not everyone is happy.

CRC News: Capital Research media appearances for June 2026

The Soros empire will be spending at least 100 million to influence the 2026 midterms. A New York Post report on that development is but one of many news stories in June that cited the work of the Capital Research Center.

Why is the dollar rising against the shekel again?

Why is the dollar rising against the shekel again?

Burundi : Ndayishimiye makes inroads in mining sector a year ahead of election

For the 2026-27 budget, up 33.5 over the previous fiscal year and approved by the National Assembly in June, Évariste [...]

EU current account surplus up to €113.4 bn in Q1: Eurostat

EU current account surplus up to €113.4 bn in Q1: Eurostat

Council tax debt rises to £9bn but here's how you can get help

New figures show billions of pounds is owed to councils but the government has plans to reform the system.

RBI's dollar inflow measures buy time, but external risks remain

The Reserve Bank of India's recent measures to boost dollar inflows are a temporary fix, economists warn. While these steps aim to stabilize the rupee now, the country must strengthen its balance of payments over the next three to five years. Otherwise, as foreign currency borrowings and deposits mature, the reversed inflows could pressure the rupee again, requiring a robust BoP or larger reserves.

$37B Leak: Florida Lawmakers New Bill Forces Nationwide Crackdown On Medicaid Waste, Fraud

A new legislative push in Washington is targeting billions of dollars in improper government spending by tightening rules on how states track Medicaid funds. Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and U.S. Representative Gus Bilirakis introduced the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026, a bicameral bill designed to force all states to participate in [] 37B Leak: Florida Lawmakers New Bill Forces Nationwide Crackdown On Medicaid Waste, Fraud

Mitsotakis on Non-Performing Loans: We have exceeded expectations & are sending a message of security to all responsible borrowers

Turning his criticism towards the opposition and the public debate surrounding new spending pledges, the Prime Minister stressed that “the government must legislate with public finances in mind” The post Mitsotakis on Non-Performing Loans: We have exceeded expectations are sending a message of security to all responsible borrowers appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Spanberger Playing “Russian Roulette” with Virginia’s Must-Pass Budget

by Derrick Max Virginia is now facing one of the most dangerous habits in modern state government: using a must-pass budget to carry major policy changes that could not, or did not, move through the normal legislative process. Budgets have always contained some policy language. No one who has watched Virginia government closely would pretend otherwise. The []

EFKA back in deficit by 2029

Finance Ministry projections show that the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) will revert to deficits starting in 2029.

ECB flags high energy prices this summer and inflation above target through mid-2027

The outlook is set out in the European Central Bank’s economic bulletin. Rising prices are also spilling over into services and food. In the short term, investment is being held back, while defence spending is cushioning the effects of the war in Iran

$1trn economy: FG targets stronger development finance, private capital

By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has called for stronger development finance and greater private capital mobilisation to support its 1 trillion economy ambition, stressing that public funds alone cannot finance the country’s plan. Speaking at the Bank of Industry (BoI) Development Partners’ Roundtable and presentation of the 2025 Annual Development Impact Report (ADIR) in Abuja, [] The post 1trn economy: FG targets stronger development finance, private capital appeared first on Vanguard News.

America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976

America at 250: The 3 Economic Headaches That Haven't Changed Since 1976

In the Baltics, Rearmament Clashes With Regressive Taxes

In EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas’s homeland of Estonia, increased military spending is putting pressure on the national budget. What makes it worse is a regressive tax system, which is putting the costs of rearmament on the lowest-income households.

De-dollarisation: A Historical Inevitability in a Protracted Game

The transformation of the US dollar from a global public good into a unilateral tool of the United States has made more and more countries realise that over-reliance on the dollar means the hollowing out of financial sovereignty, vulnerability to economic security, and the constant threat of systemic risks due to US political decisions, writes Wang Wen.

Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?

Can Congress Fix Social Security's Funding Crunch?

Government energy-crisis aid damages climate by subsidizing fossil fuels: Ifo

Relief measures in EU crisis years 2022 and 2023 amounted to permanent subsidy of 18 per ton of CO2 for gas, 10 for oil