Why Congress Let Biden’s Child Benefits Lapse
And what it can learn from the Dutch.
Fiscal Issues
Netherlands’ Kaag Disappoints Liberal Well-Wishers
Foreign journalists thought this Dutch finance minister would be different.
America’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Explained
Where the money would go and why.
Child Benefits Could Outlive Biden’s COVID-19 Stimulus
A new allowance could cut child poverty in half and encourage Americans to have more kids.
Biden Plans $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Rescue Program
Money would go to hiring health workers, raising unemployment benefits and supporting states.
EU “Government Shutdown” Looms
If Hungary and Poland maintain their veto, the EU could be without a proper budget.
Spain Proposes Major Tax Increases to Fund 2021 Budget
Wealthy Spaniards and corporations would pay more.
Dutch King Announces Borrowing, Investments to Weather COVID-19
Unlike during the last economic crisis, the Dutch government is not cutting spending.
What’s in France’s €100 Billion Stimulus
The big items are tax cuts, job retraining and investments in the green economy.
Dutch Extend COVID Aid for Businesses
Government pays half the rent and 90 percent of salaries.
Singapore-on-Thames Is Unlikely
Britain won’t become a tax haven.
Germany’s Surplus Obsession Hurts the Eurozone
There are things Germany can do to boost its own economy as well as those of its neighbors.
Germany Under Pressure to Spend
The Dutch are relaxing fiscal targets to invest in their economy. Will the Germans follow suit?
American Deficits to Top Trillion Dollars for All of Next Decade
Donald Trump did not create this problem, but he has made it worse.
Italy Backs Down from Budget Fight with EU
The ruling Five Star Movement and League agree to rein in spending.