Nanik Sudaryati Deyang resigned as chief of Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency, overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's free meals program, due to health reasons. This marks the second leadership change in over a month amid budget cuts and a criminal probe into the program.
Aid organizations, including UN agencies, warn Germany's proposed budget cuts to development and humanitarian aid will worsen global funding shortfalls. The draft 2027 budget prioritizes defense spending over overseas aid, risking increased deaths and undermining relief efforts.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has laid off 54 employees, about 20% of its workforce, as part of a major restructuring. The EF is reorganizing around five clusters and reducing its budget by 40% to focus on long-term technical priorities and transition to an endowment-based model.
Le secrétaire à la Défense américain, Pete Hegseth, a annoncé un réexamen de la présence militaire des États-Unis en Europe d'ici six mois. Il a menacé de réduire la contribution américaine au budget de l'OTAN si les pays européens ne respectent pas leurs engagements de dépenses de défense.
A parent criticizes the Australian government's proposed NDIS bill, arguing it makes accessing support harder and unfairly burdens caregivers. The bill's definition changes and functional capacity criteria are seen as a way to reduce costs by excluding eligible individuals, despite the high threshold already in place.
Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger expressed concern that France might withdraw from the joint Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) tank project due to potential drastic budget cuts. He stated that France is planning to reduce the budget to less than half, which could lead to delays and reduced capabilities, questioning the project's future.
Taiwanese legislator Lin Yi-chin has proposed cutting the maintenance budget for the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall's main gate, citing the need to stop glorifying a dictator and to reduce the humiliation of political victims' families. The proposal also includes freezing funds until the memorial hall is transformed into a "democratic education park" as per transitional justice goals.
Germany has strongly criticized a Cypriot proposal to cut the EU's long-term budget, calling it "unaffordable" and "unbalanced." Berlin advocates for significant cuts across all areas, prioritizing defense and competitiveness, while Cyprus, holding the Council presidency, proposed a 2% reduction.
Amazonas Governor Roberto Cidade revoked a decree to reallocate R$100 million from UEA's budget after backlash. Funds remain frozen but available for university needs, ensuring no disruption to operations amid state fiscal adjustments due to falling revenue and potential drought.
Northern EU countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, are revolting against a Cypriot proposal for only a 2% cut to the bloc's €2 trillion budget. Fiscally conservative nations demand deeper cuts, while southern and eastern countries support the proposal, creating tensions ahead of an EU leaders' summit.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is implementing a business 'reset' with planned layoffs, marketing budget cuts, and potential studio closures. The move follows a decline in revenue and profit margins, alongside a hardware component crisis. Sharma aims to strengthen Xbox's position in the gaming market.
Thousands of students and university staff protested in Hamburg against budget cuts, fearing reduced study places and job losses. They demand a €30 million increase in the university's state budget and dynamic adjustments for future costs.
DPP legislator Wu Si-yao initially accused KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin of proposing a budget cut for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Hsu refuted the claim, stating she did not propose the cut and even supported maintaining some funding. Wu later corrected her post and apologized to Hsu, clarifying that the proposal was from Legislators Ma Wen-chun and Weng Hsiao-ling.
India's government is considering budget spending cuts due to higher oil prices inflating subsidy costs and threatening fiscal goals. Officials are reviewing potential reductions in areas like water resources and loans to states, while capital expenditure and defense spending are likely to remain untouched.
SVT faces criticism for hiring controversial figure Nick Alinia for a program amid budget cuts and staff layoffs. Critics argue Alinia's views and associations are unsuitable for public service, while the program's producer defends the decision based on freedom of expression.
The Grattan Institute has strongly criticized the Australian Labor government's proposed NDIS budget cuts, calling them 'blunt and inequitable' and 'underpinned by dubious logic'. The thinktank argues that slashing social participation budgets could lead to 'absurd' outcomes for participants, potentially undermining the scheme's core purpose.
France faces criticism for budget cuts to its ecological transition following an unprecedented heatwave, with environmentalists decrying the move as "climate denialism" amid government calls to strengthen adaptation policies.
KMT Chairwoman's US visit advocating for an "AI defense strategy" for Taiwan has drawn criticism from DPP legislator Wang Ting-yu, who points out the KMT caucus in the legislature cut funding for AI-assisted C5ISR systems and drone projects that she now promotes abroad.
Despite promises to prioritize justice, police, and ecology budgets for 2026, France's Ministry of Justice will see €414 million in frozen credits due to government efforts to save €6 billion amid Middle East war costs.
Thailand's Royal Thai Navy faces challenges in its goal to operate eight modern frigates by 2037, as the Budget Bureau cut funding for a second frigate from the 2027 budget. The navy commander stated the frigates are still needed and the request will be resubmitted for the 2028 budget.
Germany's coalition government plans to increase Elterngeld benefits but faces budget constraints. Proposed cuts to the family ministry's budget will reduce Elterngeld spending, clashing with coalition agreements to raise income limits and benefit amounts. The government is seeking understanding for the necessary fiscal consolidation.
The article criticizes opposition parties in Taiwan for cutting defense budgets, arguing it weakens the island's self-defense against China's stated goal of "unification" and citing Ukraine as a cautionary tale. It asserts that peace is defended, not begged for.
Taiwan's legislature passed a NT$780 billion defense bill, but removed drone-related procurement and manufacturing budgets, drawing criticism. Legislator Chen Kuan-ting questioned if the Ministry of Economic Affairs could lead a "Drone Special Act" to fill the gap. Premier Cho Jung-tai responded that military and commercial drone needs differ, with the Ministry of Defense retaining control over military applications.
NPR is restructuring its newsroom, offering buyouts to about 300 employees and potentially laying off journalists due to an $8 million budget gap caused by the loss of federal subsidies. The network aims to adapt to changing audience habits and a digital environment impacted by AI.
