Tag: Social spending
European Workers Warn Against Cutting Social Spending for Defense Increases
Governments must ensure that the wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes, the ETUC pointed out. On Wednesday, the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) warned that social budgets should not be affected by European leaders’ plans to increase defense spending, which are under discussion at the NATO summit. RELATED: Britain to Buy 12 F-35a Jets […]
June 25, 2025
Trump Seeks to Increase the U.S. Military Budget in FY2026
Meanwhile, he plans to cut US$163 billion from social programs, health, education, housing, research, and clean energy. On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump presented his budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. He seeks a 13% increase in funding for the Department of Defense, which would reach US$1.01 trillion. RELATED: Thousands Stage May Day Protest Against […]