Tag: Budget 2026
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2026 Budget: Ato Forson vows to finish 10 Agenda 111 hospitals
Overview: A Commitment to Healthcare Expansion in the 2026 Budget Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has publicly reiterated the government’s commitment to advancing healthcare infrastructure through the Agenda 111 hospital project. Speaking during a session in Parliament, he framed the 2026 budget as a continuation of the previous administration’s ambitious plan to deliver 101…
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COVID-19 Levy to Go: What to Expect from the 2026 Budget and Economic Statement
Introduction: A Budget Anticipation in Parliament The 2026 Budget and Economic Statement, presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to shape the coming year’s economic landscape. With widespread calls from residents, business groups, and civil society for tax relief and streamlined public finances, the big talking point is the proposed…
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COVID-19 Levy to go: What Ghana’s 2026 Budget Means for Households and Businesses
Executive snapshot: COVID-19 levy to go in the 2026 Budget The 2026 Budget and Economic Statement, to be presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, is expected to include the elimination of the COVID-19 levy. With economic pressures easing for some sectors and a push to simplify the tax code, the government…
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Banadir Proposes $61 Million Budget for 2026: A People-Centered Plan for Mogadishu
Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026, totaling $61 million. This marks a notable reduction from the previous year’s plan of $101 million, signaling a strategic shift toward tighter fiscal discipline amid evolving local revenue and aid prospects. Deputy Governor and Head of Finance for…
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Banadir Unveils $61 Million Budget Proposal for 2026 amid Public Consultation
Overview of the 2026 Budget Proposal The Banadir Regional Administration has unveiled its proposed budget for 2026 at $61 million, marking a substantial reduction from the previous year’s $101 million plan. The proposal arrives in a period of heightened emphasis on financial discipline, transparency, and citizen involvement as the administration seeks to align spending with…
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Weighs Next Budget Challenges
Moment of Truth for France’s New Prime Minister French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly dodged two votes of no confidence in the National Assembly, a sign that the country remains deeply divided and that governing in a hung parliament will be a perpetual test for his administration. Each motion required 289 votes to pass, and…
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Lecornu Survives Two No-Confidence Votes as France Faces a Hung Parliament
Two No-Confidence Votes Fall Short, but the Crisis Isn’t Over French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu narrowly escaped a pair of confidence motions in the National Assembly, a day that underscored the fragility of Emmanuel Macron’s coalition and the country’s hung parliament. Both motions were dramatic tests of support, but only one had a realistic path…
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France PM Lecornu survives no-confidence votes amid budget battle
Two votes, one fate: Lecornu survives, for now France’s prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has miraculously withstood two separate motions of no confidence in the National Assembly, a crucial moment that underscored the country’s fragile parliamentary balance. The first motion, filed by the left-wing La France Insoumise (France Unbowed), came within a whisker of toppling him,…
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France Suspends Pension Reform to Avert Government Collapse
France suspends pension reform to avert government collapse In a high-stakes move aimed at stabilizing a fragile minority government, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the suspension of the controversial pension reform that would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. The pause, declared during a policy speech at the National Assembly, is designed…
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France unveils new cabinet as budget crisis tightens its grip on Paris
France unveils a new cabinet amid mounting budget pressure PARIS — In a move aimed at steadying a government facing its sternest budget hurdle in years, the French presidency announced Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu’s new cabinet on Sunday. At the forefront of the reshuffle is a renewed alignment with President Emmanuel Macron, as Roland Lescure,…