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Despite the great interest of vocational students in international experiences, it appears that only a small percentage actually seizes the opportunity, partly due to age differences, limited financial support, and organizational challenges compared to higher education students. #MBO #InternationaleErvaring #Onderwijs (translated)

Sylvain Catherine judged a response to his tweet to be of poor quality, considering that it already addressed most of the points raised. He particularly disputed the comparison between the France-Germany and U.S.-Germany spreads: according to him, the U.S. borrows in dollars while Germany borrows in euros. The spread between these two countries would therefore also reflect a gap in anticipated inflation — about 0.5 points higher in the U.S. over the past three years — and the policies of two distinct central banks. He noted that the Federal Reserve's key rate was between 3.75% and 4%, compared to 2.5% for the ECB. In his view, comparing France to Germany would actually neutralize these differences. Catherine also rejected the accusation that his estimate of an additional 60 billion in interest would immediately apply the cost of the spread to the entirety of the debt. He clarified that he had written that this amount "would eventually" be reached, without assuming an immediate effect. Regarding the liquidity of the French and German bond markets, he stated that both were among the most liquid. He acknowledged that the Bund constituted better collateral but believed that this was precisely because it was less risky. According to him, a liquidity gap could not explain a spread of 1.6 points and stemmed from the difference in risk between the two countries. He added that the spread did not directly correspond to a probability of default, as it combined default risk with liquidity or "convenience" premium. However, these components would nonetheless reflect the underlying risk gap between the bonds. Finally, he estimated that French bonds could benefit from the same advantages as German ones if they were equally safe and criticized the idea that the spread arose from Germany's greater perceived safety rather than the risk attributed to France. (translated)

Pirates in the Czech Republic launched a financing project based on the Netflix model with the aim of attracting new subscribers and alleviating the financial shortfall following their failure in the local elections, while political scientists question its effectiveness. #Piráti #financování #komunálníVolby (translated)

An investigation into the controversial religious community Go Church has led to allegations of psychological pressure, financial exploitation, and sexual abuse, resulting in a ban on the community's access to their buildings in various municipalities in the province of Antwerp. #GoChurch #abussexuels #sectes (translated)

Abelardo De La Espriella stated that a military intelligence operation, involving several days of infiltration and surveillance, allowed the seizure of 10 tons of coltan in Vichada. He wrote that the National Army, the National Navy, and the Colombian Air Force participated, with support from the DIAN, and the mineral would belong to the José Daniel Pérez Carreño structure of the ELN. De La Espriella maintained that the coltan was to be illegally taken out of the country to Europe and Asia and that its value would exceed $16 billion. He asserted that the resources could be used to purchase weapons, explosives, and drones. He also stated that he would pursue illegal businesses and seek to regain control of the territory. #ELN #Colombia #FinanzasTerroristas (translated)

The Ministry of Finance announced new price ceilings, according to which the price of gasoline in the Czech Republic will decrease by 25 haléřs from Friday, while diesel will increase by 10 haléřs, which is a response to rising tensions in the Middle East and restrictions on oil supplies. #Benzín #CenyPaliv #OrientaceNaEnergetickémTrhu (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 22 OCTOBER 2026 1. Africa / Nigeria — Africa CDC convenes emergency Ebola summit Importance: 10/10 — Critical Africa CDC invited African health ministers to an emergency virtual meeting on 28 October after Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in the current outbreak. Nigerian authorities are tracing 44 contacts, including healthcare workers. The Bundibugyo outbreak began in DR Congo and has also affected Uganda and Kenya. Africa CDC called for urgent regional coordination; the precise source of Nigeria's imported infection remains uncertain. https://apnews.com/article/africa-health-summit-ebola-nigeria-spread-c1329a2cad0a18dda4dff2e3adadb6ca 2. Sudan — Geneva peace consultations end without a ceasefire Importance: 10/10 — Critical UN- and Swiss-backed consultations concluded with appeals for Sudan's unity, reduced foreign interference and coordinated mediation. Neither Sudan's army nor the Rapid Support Forces participated, and the discussions did not produce a ceasefire. https://www.abc.com.py/internacionales/2026/10/21/reunion-sobre-sudan-en-la-onu-concluye-con-llamadas-a-la-unidad-del-pais-y-no-injerencia/ 3. Sudan — Pound falls to 10,000 per dollar on parallel market Importance: 9/10 — Very High Sudan's currency reached a new low of 10,000 pounds to the US dollar in parallel-market trading. Wartime disruption, import demand and changes to customs valuation have intensified depreciation and pressure on household purchasing power. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/sudans-currency-tumbles-new-low-war-hammers-economy-2026-10-21/ 4. Egypt — Sisi limits potential Saudi military support to defence Political/security development — Neutral coverage President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said any Egyptian military assistance to Saudi Arabia would be restricted to defending Saudi territory and borders and would not involve an attack on Yemen. Parliament postponed debate on possible military assistance until 26 October. No deployment was announced. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/egypts-sisi-says-saudi-defence-role-would-not-include-attack-yemen-2026-10-21/ 5. Libya — Armed men attempt to force appointment at Audit Bureau Political/security development — Neutral coverage Masked men in military-style uniforms attempted to enter Libya's Audit Bureau headquarters in Tripoli. The UN mission said force and intimidation were used in an effort to install a disputed deputy head. The bureau suspended work pending restoration of safe conditions. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/masked-men-try-storm-libyas-financial-oversight-body-2026-10-21/ 6. South Africa — Government announces R10 billion fuel-tax relief Importance: 9/10 — Very High Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced temporary fuel-levy reductions costing approximately R10 billion to ease living costs. The mid-year budget revised the deficit forecast to 3.9% of GDP and reported additional revenue, while the 2026 growth forecast fell to 1.2%. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/south-africas-finance-minister-announces-two-months-fuel-price-relief-mid-year-2026-10-21/ 7. Ghana / Sahel — President supports broad counterterrorism cooperation Political/security development — Neutral coverage President John Dramani Mahama said Ghana would welcome security assistance from partners committed to combating terrorism in West Africa, including in discussion of Russia's role in the Sahel. No new security agreement was announced. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ghana-president-anybody-committed-fight-terrorism-is-welcome-west-africa-2026-10-21/ 8. Nigeria — Finance minister rules out return of petrol subsidies Importance: 9/10 — Very High Nigeria's finance minister said the next growth phase should be financed primarily by private domestic and foreign capital rather than additional state borrowing. He ruled out reinstating petrol subsidies and said the government targets average growth of roughly 7% over five years. https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-says-private-capital-drive-next-growth-phase-petrol-subsidy-gone-2026-10-21/ 9. Kenya / Nigeria — Dangote acquires 25% of Kenya Pipeline Company Importance: 9/10 — Very High Aliko Dangote announced that his group acquired a 25% stake in Kenya Pipeline Company, extending his East African energy footprint. The transaction forms part of Kenya's wider effort to attract private capital to infrastructure. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/nigerias-dangote-buys-25-stake-kenyas-oil-pipeline-network-2026-10-21/ 10. Kenya — $160 million conservation financing agreement signed Importance: 8/10 — High Kenya and international donors agreed on a ten-year, $160 million conservation programme covering about 173,000 square kilometres of ecologically important landscapes. The initiative combines donor and Kenyan government funding and links long-term financing to policy commitments. https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/kenya-seals-160-million-conservation-finance-deal-2026-10-21/ Keywords: #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaCDC #EbolaOutbreak #EbolaSummit #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #Nigeria #Kenya #DRCongo #Sudan #SudanConflict #SudanEconomy #SouthAfrica #FuelTaxRelief #EnergyPrices #CostOfLiving #Egypt #SaudiArabia #MiddleEastSecurity #AfricanEconomy #AfricanSecurity #Ghana #Sahel #Counterterrorism #Dangote #KenyaPipeline #ConservationFinance #wrldorg

The author of the contribution stated that politicians promised the consolidation of public finances, but after seizing the opportunity, they presented a budget with a deficit of 386 billion. He called it irresponsible governance and a gamble with the country's future and called for resistance. At the same time, he asked readers for their opinion. https://t.co/9ZdT8gBBlZ #veřejnéfinance #rozpočet #vláda #CZ (translated)

Iveta Radičová criticizes the current economic situation in Slovakia in her interview, warns about the growing public debt, the absence of discussion about the state budget, and the need for fundamental reforms, pointing out the threat of a collapse of public finances and the government's disconnection from reality. #Slovensko #štátnyrozpočet #politika (translated)

Fabrice Hawkins indicated that Waldemar Kita, president of FC Nantes, had ended discussions on the sale of the club to Phenix Capital, as the candidate for the takeover and his advisors had not provided the promised financial guarantees, according to him. https://t.co/ZrjjbXdhEP #FCNantes #Football #Transferts (translated)

Public service unions are demanding the government increase the salary base by 9 percent and a monthly allowance for meals of 65 euros, but the government rejects these demands, emphasizing that they would jeopardize the financial stability of the budget. #plaće #sindikati #gospodarstvo (translated)

The article analyzes the sustainability of the pension system in Spain, emphasizing that, despite the alarmist projections of past decades, the system is sustainable and calls for a broader debate that includes wages, productivity, and the financing of the welfare state. #PensionesSostenibles #Economía #EstadoDelBienestar (translated)

MP AUR Sorin Muncaciu requests the verification of the budget management of CNAS and the publication of a detailed financial report following the resignation of President Horațiu Moldovan, highlighting an additional need of 12 billion lei and arrears to hospitals. #CNAS #Sănătate #Politică (translated)

Russia is facing serious financial challenges in its war effort without the Chinese market, while China is becoming an increasingly key partner for Moscow due to the high demand for Russian energy and the supply of necessary materials. #Rusija #Kina #energetskaPolitika (translated)