South Korea’s Public Debt Outlook Raises Questions About Long-Term Fiscal Stability
South Korea’s public finances are drawing attention as economic policymakers assess the country’s debt trajectory and the challenges associated with...
Government Spending
IMF Warns European Economies Must Boost Productivity to Manage Rising Public Debt
European economies are facing growing pressure to strengthen productivity, improve competitiveness and maintain sustainable public finances as economic uncertainty continues...
US Budget Deficit Approaches $2 Trillion as Government Spending Outpaces Revenue
WASHINGTON: The United States recorded a federal budget deficit of approximately $1.993 trillion in fiscal year 2026, highlighting growing concerns...
Argentina Government Revives Political Coordination as Milei Administration Pushes Legislative Agenda
Argentina’s government is strengthening political coordination as President Javier Milei’s administration works to advance its legislative programme and consolidate support...
Marine Le Pen Pushes Alternative Budget as France’s Far Right Sharpens Economic Message
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally is seeking to strengthen its economic credentials with an alternative budget proposal focused on reducing...
Slovenian Government Approves 2026 State Budget Revision
The Slovenian government has approved a proposal to revise the country’s 2026 state budget, together with the accompanying budget documents....
Hungary Restores Traditional County Names and Cuts Prime Minister’s Salary
BUDAPEST — Hungary’s parliament has approved a major change to the country’s administrative terminology, restoring the traditional term “counties” and...
Germany: Federal Government Presents 2027 Budget Focused on Prosperity and Security
BERLIN — Germany’s federal government has presented its draft 2027 federal budget to the Bundestag, describing the spending plan as...
Finland Moves to Strengthen Economic Growth With Targeted 2027 Budget Measures
Finland’s government is preparing a 2027 budget focused on supporting economic growth, with new investment and infrastructure measures designed to...
Luxembourg Leads Global Education Spending Per Primary Student, OECD Data Shows
Countries are taking markedly different approaches to financing primary education, with the amount spent on each student varying by tens...
Top 30 Countries with the Highest Government Debt in 2026: What the Numbers Mean for the Global Economy
By Ayush Singh | International Economy Introduction Government debt has become one of the defining economic issues of the modern...
