Belgian Premier Unveils Labor, Pension Reforms
Charles Michel emphasizes labor and pension reforms in his first speech as prime minister.
Entitlement
Britain’s Osborne to Freeze Benefits, Cut Pension Tax
A next Conservative government will freeze benefits for working age Britons and overhaul pensions.
To Halt Decline, Argentina Needs to Shake Off Perón’s Legacy
Argentinians must learn that autarkic and redistributive policies are the problem, not the solution.
France’s Hollande Laments High Labor Costs But Unlikely to Act
The French president recognizes that labor costs are too high, but his Socialist Party is resistant to changes.
Budget Deal Gives Short-Term Relief, No Long-Term Improvement
A bipartisan agreement could end uncertainty around spending and taxes but doesn’t address entitlements.
French Socialist Government Underwhelms with Pension Reforms
Making the French work a little longer doesn’t solve the pension system’s problems in the long term.
France’s Hollande Unlikely to Reform Pensions
The president can ill afford to alienate his own base by proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s pension system.
America’s Deficit Falls, Long-Term Fiscal Challenges Remain
A shrinking deficit seems to have affected lawmakers’ sense of urgency. But a problem remains.
Democrats’ Resistance to Pension Reform Unfounded
Members of the president’s party insist Social Security doesn’t contribute to the deficit.
Democrats Face Crucial Choice on Entitlement Reform
Time is running out to preserve the American social safety net programs.
Ryan’s Medicare Plan Would Lower Insurance Costs
The Republican’s plan to reform seniors’ health care would save money.
Obama Offers No Fresh Hope of Fiscal Consolidation
The president says he is prepared to make the “tough choices”. Again.
Top Democrat: We Could Have Deficit Deal
John Kerry argues there could be a deficit reduction if only Republicans agree to raise taxes.
Social Security Comments Won’t Disqualify Perry
Comparing America’s public pension system to a “Ponzi scheme” doesn’t at all diminish the Texas governor’s election prospects.
Social Security Has to Be Changed
America’s public pension system has to be reformed if it is to remain solvent but Democrats are opposed to changes.