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Uganda's government allocated Shs571.5 billion to boost tourism in its 2026/27 budget. Austria's dual budget for 2027 and 2028 involves spending adjustments, including reduced climate funding, which the opposition criticizes as 'organized irresponsibility.' Indonesia requested an additional budget for Hajj preparations.
Paraguay's Indert needs more budget to meet peasant and indigenous demands, says president
Paraguay's National Institute for Rural Development and Land (Indert) is operating at a critical level due to severe budget restrictions, according to its president, Francisco Ruiz Díaz. These limitations impede the institution's ability to deliver land titles and adequately support rural and indigenous communities, despite ongoing coordination with multisectoral organizations. Peasant and indigen…
SPD criticizes NRW budget for underfunding children and municipalities
North Rhine-Westphalia's SPD opposition is challenging the state government's 2027 budget proposal, asserting that it falls short of promised investments in children, education, and local authorities.…
Taichung City's NT$82.5 million food waste budget for schools questioned
Taichung City plans to allocate NT$82.5 million to manage food waste generated from school lunches in the new academic year, a move that has drawn scrutiny from city councilors. The significant budget…
Indonesia's 2027 Draft Budget Sees Most Agencies Facing Funding Cuts, Defense Ministry Increases Budget
Indonesia's draft budget for 2027 forecasts complex global economic dynamics and high uncertainty, according to the "Buku II Nota Keuangan Beserta RAPBN 2027." This outlook accompanies planned budget …
Will the next Walloon budget hit citizens' wallets?
The Walloon government is undertaking a "fine analysis" of its finances to identify necessary savings and return to budgetary balance by 2029. Facing an unfavorable economic climate, Minister-Presiden…
Mexican Electoral Authority Approves $1.84 Billion Budget for 2027 Elections
Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) has approved a draft budget of 31.43 billion pesos (approximately $1.84 billion) for the 2027 electoral process. This figure includes the public financing a…
