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From Age 55 to 70: Why Your Passport Is the Biggest Factor In Retirement Age

These countries have the highest and lowest retirement ages in the world — but that doesn’t give the full picture of which is best and worst for retirement.

Kiplinger

Conversion therapy: Quarter of EU citizens exposed as Council of Europe urges ban

The EU loses up to €89 million in GDP every year due to discrimination based on sexual orientation, according to an OECD report.

Euronews

Australia spends more on tax breaks for landlords than social housing, homelessness and rent assistance combined

Exclusive: Acoss report shows property investors received $12.3bn in tax concessions in 2025, while the share of social housing dropped to a record low

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Azerbaijan expands OECD cooperation to advance economic reforms

Azerbaijan is strengthening cooperation with the OECD to reinforce the country's role as a reliable European partner and expand its integration into global markets.

Euronews

International development aid: A burden or a soft power tool? Here's what Europeans think

Europeans are divided on whether development assistance is beneficial for the EU and on exactly how it should be spent.

Euronews

Taxing tech: How do digital services levies differ across Europe?

Several European countries have introduced digital services taxes in recent years, while others are planning to do so. Given that the US hosts many global digital giants, these taxes have become a flashpoint for tariff threats.

Euronews

OECD calls on Australia to raise GST and increase affordable housing amid budget deficit

Survey by organisation, which is led by former Liberal senator Mathias Cormann, says economy is ‘now normalising’, after post-pandemic struggle

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Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes

Global economic body the OECD has called on Australia to rein in the NDIS and make changes to property taxes to help fix the budget and boost productivity.

AAP

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.

AAP

Making billionaires illegal by taxing their wealth wouldn’t even fund the government for a year, budget expert says

"What people don't realize," Penn Wharton Budget Model director Kent Smetters told Fortune, is there's "just not as much money there as people think."

Fortune

Countries Where People Sleep The Most, According To OECD Time Use Data

Discover where people sleep the most around the world, as 33 countries are ranked by average sleep time, revealing surprising differences in daily rest habits.

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What the US strike on Venezuela could mean for global oil prices

The capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by the US intelligence services and armed forces has resulted in a frenzy of speculation about its consequences. But there is no doubt that the events were closely linked to the oil riches of the country. While the political situation in Venezuela…

The Conversation

Do Europeans believe their pensions will still exist when they retire?

A new survey finds that state pensions are considered too low, but there is no consensus among Europeans for overhauling them.

Euronews

US will be exempt from global tax deal targeting profits of large multinationals

Agreement finalised by the OECD waters down a landmark 2021 deal that set a minimum global corporate tax of 15%

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Under Biden, America got 150 countries to agree a 15% global corporate tax. Under Trump, America gets an exemption

Scott Bessent called it “a historic victory in preserving U.S. sovereignty and protecting American workers and businesses from extraterritorial overreach."

The Independent UK

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has finalized a deal exempting U.S. multinational corporations from paying more corporate taxes overseas

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Best Countries To Raise A Family, According To Unicef’s Child Wellbeing Index

Discover the best countries for families based on the UNICEF index: safest places for children, evaluating the cost of living and support for parents.

Euronews

Gender pension gap across Europe: How much less do women receive?

The gender pension gap in Europe is wider than the gender pay gap, exceeding 30% in several countries.

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Euronews

Europe is training more doctors than ever - yet patients struggle to access one

Doctor shortages persist across Europe, driven by an ageing workforce and graduates avoiding general practice.

Euronews

Doctor is on the line: Is teleconsultation becoming more prevalent in Europe?

Teleconsultations, which peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic, remain significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels across Europe. Experts explain why the share of teleconsultations varies so widely between countries.

The Guardian - UK

Pensions timebomb: why Europe’s social contract is becoming unsustainable

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retirees

The Conversation

NZ report card 2025: how the country fared in 28 key global and domestic rankings

Standardised testing and regular progress assessment became key features of the education system this year, so why not apply those same principles to New Zealand as a whole?

Euronews

GDP growth forecasts: Which European economies will have the highest growth?

After years of lacklustre growth, the eurozone has emerged from a period of stubborn inflation and restrictive interest rates. With growth fixed high on the political agenda, which nation is set to grow fastest in the coming years?

The Conversation

Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution

The government has recently released its national youth strategy, which promises better career advice for young people in England. It’s sorely needed: for teenagers today, the future of work probably feels more like a moving target than a destination. Barely three years after ChatGPT went mainstream, the labour market has…

Euronews

The burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe: Almost 2 million deaths and €282 billion annually

A new European report warns of the burden of cardiovascular diseases – the leading cause of death for the last two decades, now accounting for one‑third of all deaths every year.

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