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Finance Minister Battles Debt Crisis Amid Political Resistance

8/26/2025

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The finance minister confronts challenges from a decade of low growth and a financial crisis.
Public debt surpasses GDP, with peak interest rates impacting tax revenue.
Persistent inflation adds complexity, while global demand for U.S. bonds increases debt costs.
Ministers express concern over populist parties as fiscal consolidation faces political resistance to austerity measures.

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Story summary

The finance minister confronts challenges from a decade of low growth and a financial crisis.
Public debt surpasses GDP, with peak interest rates impacting tax revenue.
Persistent inflation adds complexity, while global demand for U.S. bonds increases debt costs.
Ministers express concern over populist parties as fiscal consolidation faces political resistance to austerity measures.