The article analyzes how minimal the savings in the area of asylum and integration actually are and what impact this has on the affected programs. (translated)
Marine Le Pen promises savings of 140 billion euros in her counter-budget, but experts consider these figures unrealistic and describe the economic approach of the National Rally as not credible. #MarineLePen #RassemblementNational #FranzösischePolitik (translated)

The Tyrolean governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) and his Styrian counterpart Mario Kunasek (FPÖ) warned in a letter dated Wednesday to Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) about cuts, reported the "Krone" (Saturday edition). #Unibudget #Zukunftsdepot #Österreich (translated)
Tyrolean Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) and his Styrian counterpart Mario Kunasek (FPÖ) warned in a letter dated Wednesday to Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) about cuts, reported the "Krone" (Saturday edition). #Unibudget #Zukunftsdepot #Österreich (translated)
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil expresses optimism about reforms in Germany while facing the challenges of high national debt and the need for savings at the IMF conference in Bangkok. #Klingbeil #Rentenreform #Steuerpolitik (translated)

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Olexandra Matviichuk expresses concerns about the inadequate support from the USA for Ukraine and criticizes the limitations of the Starlink satellite system, while in Serbia new accusations against President Vucic arise before the elections and protests against cuts occur in the judiciary. #UkrainischeKrise #Friedensnobelpreis #USASupport (translated)

The EU assistance for Ukraine has reached a record high, while up to 70 billion euros are lacking for the medium-term budget framework until 2035, as the net contributor countries insist on savings. #EUGipfel #UkraineHilfe #Budgetrahmen (translated)

Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects difficult negotiations at the EU summit in Brussels regarding the future EU budget, as 17 countries are exerting pressure and demanding cuts in the German contribution share. #EUGipfel #Finanzdebatte #MerzPlan (translated)
"make it very clear, because there is always talk of savings and cuts: We are always talking about an increase from the current standpoint, the only question is to what extent this increase will take place." Stocker said to the media before the start of the summit that he wanted to "make it very clear, because there is always talk of savings and cuts: We are always talking about an increase from the current standpoint, the only question is to what extent this increase will take place." #EUBudget #Frugale #Kohäsion (translated)
At the current summit in Brussels, the 27 EU member states are deeply divided over the multiannual EU budget from 2028 to 2034, as some countries are demanding a larger budget while others are pushing for cuts. #EUBudget #Frugale #Kohäsion (translated)

Marine Le Pen, as a candidate of the National Rally, promises 140 billion euros in savings for France, but experts believe her budget plans are unrealistic and based on severely underestimated costs, particularly in the area of pension provision. #MarineLePen #RassemblementNational #Staatsfinanzen (translated)

The board of the Red Cross appeals to the Bundestag to carefully examine the upcoming emergency reform, as savings in emergency services could be dangerous. #Notfallreform #Rettungsdienst #Gesundheitspolitik (translated)
The city of Graz is planning extensive changes in public transport and sponsorship as part of a 65-million-euro savings package, including the reduction of free rides during Advent and the introduction of its own rates for the Schlossberg funicular. #Graz #Einsparungen #ÖffentlicherVerkehr (translated)

The Greens have submitted an urgent motion in the National Council for free medical visits to protest against the savings proposed by business representatives in the healthcare system, such as tiered deductibles and the elimination of reimbursement for visits to private doctors, while Social Minister Korinna Schumann and other parties strictly reject these proposals. #Sozialversicherung #Gesundheitssystem #Selbstbehalte (translated)

In France, the budget discussions have begun, with Finance Minister Lescure facing the challenge of implementing massive savings amid a high level of debt, while the government encounters strong opposition in the National Assembly due to a lack of majority. #Haushaltsdebatte #Frankreich #Finanzpolitik (translated)

The university conference warns of massive job cuts due to planned budget savings and supports the protests of the Austrian Student Union, which is demonstrating against the cuts by blocking the Vienna Ring Road. #Universitäten #Protest #ÖH (translated)

In France, budget discussions for 2027 begin today, as the government plans drastic cuts to reduce the deficit, which could meet significant political resistance ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. #Haushaltsdebatte #Frankreich #Staatsschulden (translated)

In the toll fine trial, the main witnesses contradict former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer by mentioning a postponement offer for the contract signing that could have allowed the federal government significant savings. #Mautprozess #AndreasScheuer #Wirtschaftsrecht (translated)
The Greens are demanding in an urgent motion in the National Council a guarantee for free medical visits to oppose planned cuts in healthcare provision, which they consider unjust. #Gesundheit #Arztbesuch #Grüne (translated)

LilitThyra wrote that the new sugar tax will not be introduced out of concern for public health, according to her assessment, but to fill growing budget gaps. Instead of saving, the government is relying on higher levies and new taxes. #Zuckersteuer #Gesundheit #Steuern (translated)