The government of France has announced plans to offset the financial impact of the ongoing Iran crisis by freezing public spending. Rising energy prices and increased borrowing costs linked to the crisis are expected to cost the country between €4 billion and €6 billion. Authorities say the spending freeze will match these projected losses, helping […]
The Irish government has announced plans to reduce excise duty on petrol and diesel in an effort to ease pressure on motorists facing sharp fuel price increases linked to ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The temporary measures, expected to take effect from midnight Wednesday until the end of May, will lower diesel duty by […]
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has pressed lawmakers to pass the 2026 national budget before the end of the year, following the lower house’s rejection of key tax provisions. The bill now moves to the Senate, where a review will begin immediately, amid rising political tensions within France’s fragmented parliament. Lecornu said there is still […]


