A fresh analysis sets Canada and the U.S. head-to-head in a dramatic showdown over government spending, asking: which nation is the real budget “basket case”? Skyrocketing deficits and growing debt fuel a fiery debate on fiscal responsibility across North America
Germany is staring down a massive €170bn budget gap, even after heavy borrowing, raising serious concerns about its fiscal health. This shortfall highlights the growing hurdles for Europe’s largest economy as it struggles with soaring costs and sluggish growth
Facing a mounting budget crisis, French PM François Bayrou has boldly proposed scrapping two national holidays to slash public spending. This daring move aims to boost productivity but has sparked a heated debate across France
