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A new analysis examines how fiscal populism, governments expanding spending or deficits to court voters, undermines monetary policy rules that anchor inflation expectations. It argues that when fiscal authorities behave irresponsibly, central banks face pressure to tighten more or abandon their frameworks, weakening credibility. Economists are weighing how political pressures on budgets interact with rules-based monetary policy and what this means for price stability.
- 2Fiscal Court approves solar rules, extends energy moratorium▼Fiscal Court approves new regulations for large-scale solar projects, extends moratorium on other energy facilities
Daviess County's Fiscal Court has approved new regulations governing large-scale solar energy projects while extending a moratorium on other types of energy facilities. The move establishes clearer rules for solar developers seeking to build in the county, but delays decisions on other energy infrastructure. The measures reflect growing local attention to how renewable and conventional energy projects should be sited in the region.
- 3EU auditors warn debt could reach one trillion euros●Europäischer Rechnungshof warnt vor hohen Schulden Der Rechnungshof hat vor den Folgen der zunehmenden Verschuldung der
The European Court of Auditors has warned that EU debt could rise to as much as one trillion euros by 2027, highlighting the risks of growing indebtedness. The auditors also identified irregularities amounting to billions of euros in the bloc's finances, prompting debate over budget discipline and oversight.
- 4Malaysia unveils $112.5 billion budget for 2027▼Malaysia plans $112.5 billion budget for 2027 ahead of possible election
Malaysia's government has announced plans for a 112.5 billion dollar budget for 2027, according to Reuters. The spending plan is being put forward ahead of a possible general election, prompting attention to how fiscal priorities may be shaped by electoral timing. Observers are watching for whether the budget signals increased spending aimed at winning voter support.
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A judge in Mexico has ordered the arrest of the businessman known as the 'Señor de los buques' (Lord of the Ships) on charges of 'huachicol fiscal', large-scale customs and tax fraud. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of smuggling and bribery networks around Mexican ports, with outlets like Vanguardia covering the court order.
- 6Anambra local government law criticised for defying Supreme Court ruling●Anambra’s Local Government Law 2024: The Art of Obeying the Supreme Court While Ignoring It Completely by Lawson Akhigbe
Lawson Akhigbe argues that Anambra State's Local Government Law 2024 formally complies with the Supreme Court's judgment on local government autonomy while in practice undermining it. He contends the state government publicly endorses the ruling on fiscal autonomy for local councils but structures the new law to retain control over their affairs, calling it a contradiction at the heart of Nigerian federalism.
- 7EU debt could reach €1 trillion by 2027, auditors warn▼EU debt could hit €1 trillion by 2027, auditors warn
The European Court of Auditors has warned that EU debt could rise to €1 trillion by 2027, highlighting growing concern over the bloc's fiscal trajectory as joint borrowing and recovery spending continue to expand. The warning adds pressure on Brussels and member states to rein in budgets ahead of upcoming negotiations on the next long-term EU budget.