Hundreds of millions of voters are electing a European Parliament this weekend. The outcome will help tip the balance of the continent’s struggle between unity and nationalism.
Tag: Stimulus (Economic)
Going Hungry in America
The country’s neediest are dealing with food stamp cuts and rising prices at the same time.
As Crises Mount, Europe Turns Once Again to Big Spending
The standoff with Russia over Ukraine and rising energy prices are rapidly overturning European economic orthodoxy, with barely a peep of dissent.
Japanese Man Gambles Away a Town’s Covid Funds
An official in the rural Japanese town wired the 24-year-old man nearly $360,000 by mistake. He lost it in online casinos. Now, the town is suing and he has been arrested.
Top European Court Rules E.U. Can Freeze Aid to Poland and Hungary
In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice cleared the way for the bloc to cut billions in aid on the grounds that members are eroding rule-of-law checks and balances.
Japan Approves a $490 Billion Stimulus Package
The move, announced on Friday, is an attempt by the country’s newish prime minister to revive an economy battered by Covid restrictions and a supply chain crunch.
Japan’s Economy Shrinks, but Outlook Is Brighter as Virus Ebbs
The coronavirus and supply chain issues stymied growth in the third quarter, but high vaccination rates and low numbers of virus cases point to a recovery.
India’s Stock Market is Soaring, Luring Investors at Home and Abroad
The second-most populous country is enjoying some of the world’s strongest stock market returns. Pro-growth policies and gnawing questions about China have helped.
Coronavirus Vaccine ‘Fiasco’ Damages Europe’s Credibility
The European Union’s failure to secure adequate vaccine supplies, followed by an export ban, has dented the reputation of the bloc’s leaders. It may also hurt their ability to act in other areas.
Vaccine ‘Fiasco’ Damages Europe’s Credibility
The European Union’s failure to secure adequate vaccine supplies, followed by an export ban, has dented the reputation of the bloc’s leaders. It may also hurt their ability to act in other areas.