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- 1French public sector workers strike over pay freeze▼French public sector workers strike over pay freeze ahead of 2027 budget
French public sector workers walked out on strike in protest at a pay freeze as the government prepares the 2027 budget. Unions are demanding wage increases and better working conditions, and the stoppage affects schools, hospitals and other public services. The dispute adds to pressure on the government as it seeks spending cuts ahead of the budget, with unions warning of further action if demands are not met.
- 2Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show●EXCLUSIVE: Russia raises 2027 military spending by 27%, budget documents show
Russia plans to increase its 2027 military spending by 27%, according to budget documents reviewed by Reuters. The figures point to a continued shift of Russian state finances toward defense despite talk of possible peace negotiations over Ukraine, and the report is drawing attention among analysts tracking Moscow's war economy and long-term military commitments.
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Carmakers are heading into a period with few new model launches, as the industry's shift to electric vehicles disrupts traditional development cycles. Companies are retooling plants and reallocating budgets toward EV platforms, leaving gaps in upcoming lineups through 2027. Industry watchers say the pause could shake up sales rankings and give whichever manufacturer launches new combustion models first a temporary edge.
- 4Russia to cut welfare and education funding in 2027●Russia to cut welfare, education funding in 2027 as war spending soars
Russia plans to reduce spending on welfare and education in its 2027 budget while sharply increasing military expenditure, according to a Reuters report. The cuts signal that the Kremlin intends to sustain high war-related costs at the expense of domestic social programmes, raising concerns among Russians about the future of public services and social support.
- 5CBS Cancels Three Shows, Renews Others With Shorter Seasons●CBS Cancels 3 TV Shows, Renews Several More with Reduced Episode Orders & 2027 Start Dates
CBS has cancelled three television series while renewing several others, but with fewer episodes per season and premiere dates pushed to 2027. The network's slate decisions signal tighter budgets and a slower rollout across its schedule, a pattern increasingly common among US broadcasters as production costs rise. Details of which shows were cut have fans reacting and speculating about the network's programming strategy.
- 6Lyhanna case exposes France's underfunded justice system●Depuis l'affaire Lyhanna, la justice n'a toujours pas les moyens de fonctionner. À la veille de la présentation du budge
Commenters in France are arguing that the justice system still lacks the resources to function properly following the Lyhanna case. The claim is being raised just ahead of the presentation of the 2027 budget bill, with critics urging that underfunding of courts and public services be addressed in the government's financial plans.
- 7Russia to spend $202 billion on defense in 2027●Russia set to spend $202 billion on defense in 2027 | Ukraine Brief https:// video.echelon.pl/w/oGAo6oTkk5R sTnmSZP8txS
Russia is set to allocate roughly $202 billion to defense in 2027, according to a Ukraine Brief report. The figure underscores the scale of Moscow's continued military investment as the war in Ukraine grinds on, and is drawing attention among observers tracking how long Russia can sustain elevated wartime spending.