The police have been subjected to funding cuts, but so have a broad range of social service agencies, though Britain remains a very safe place.
Tag: Budgets and Budgeting
Unrest in France Hinders Macron’s Push to Revive Economy
The Yellow Vest protests roiling the country have cost businesses billions of euros and threatened President Emmanuel Macron’s strategy for growth.
Italy May Be ‘Sleepwalking Into Instability,’ E.U. Says, and Weighs Penalty
The European Union took another step toward punishing Italy for insisting on a heavy-spending budget even while it remains heavily indebted.
Stimulus Plan or Populist Giveaway? Italy’s Budget Sets Up Clash With E.U.
How best to invigorate the country’s economy has reanimated a wrenching debate in Europe about whether it is better to spend or cut in the face of stagnation.