Simone Rensch

Freelancer journalist and former Public Finance international reporter

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EU chiefs warn Romania over legal reforms

European Union bosses have warned Romania there will be “no compromise” in the fight against... Read more
Zimbabwe: public servants reject 10% pay increase offer

A proposal by the government of Zimbabwe to raise civil servants’ pay by 10% has been rejected by... Read more
Chair of debates over ‘yellow vest’ protests forced to quit

The ex-minister Emmanuel Macron had picked to lead the national debate in France on tax, living... Read more
Bangladesh strikes World Bank deal to boost jobs

The World Bank and Bangladesh have signed a $250m agreement to create more jobs to boost economic... Read more
Guatemalan court blocks expulsion of anti-corruption commission

Guatemala’s constitutional court has blocked the government’s decision to kick out a UN-backed anti... Read more
China says US trade talks were productive

China has said talks with the US this week “laid the foundations” to resolve the ongoing trade war...
Zimbabwe doctors return to work as talks over pay continue

Doctors in Zimbabwe have ended a 40-day strike over better working conditions and pay without a set... Read more
EU ‘lacks drive, leadership and data’ to tackle fraud effectively

More drive and leadership is needed in the EU to effectively tackle fraud, auditors have urged.
Trump demands wall cash to end government shutdown

US president Donald Trump has urged Congress to sign off the $5.7bn he wants for his proposed wall... Read more
World Bank urges ‘good’ public spending as economic outlook worsens

The World Bank has called on developing countries to prioritise “effective public spending” as... Read more

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