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Austria judicial financing reforms

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Latest: Austria raises court fees by 5.7% amid lawyer protests

In early July 2026 Austria's Nationalrat approved a suite of measures aimed at modernising the justice system, including an electronic access portal (ESAP), a reform of lawyer pensions, and a new repair‑duty law. These l

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Japan food tax cut plan draws political and market pushback

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Latest: Japan faces fiscal strain as food tax cut plan raises bond market worries

Prime Minister Sanae Takahashi reaffirmed on 31 July that Japan will slash the consumption tax on food and beverages from 8 % to 1 % for two years starting April 2027, paired with an income‑linked cash benefit intended t