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Oct 7
Political Trends 2026: The 10 Forces Reshaping Global Politics Right Now
From the cost-of-living backlash to AI election rules and the housing strike wave, here are the political trends defining 2026 in Ireland and worldwide.
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Oct 7
Huelga General España 2026: Housing Strike Confirmed for 11 November as Election Campaign Looms
Spain's unions have called a general strike for 11 November 2026 over the housing crisis, timed to clash with the start of the general election campaign.
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Oct 7
Government News 2026: Budget 2027, Shutdown Standoff and the Jobs Crisis Reshaping Politics
Government news in 2026 is dominated by Ireland's Budget 2027 talks, a US federal funding standoff and a global public sector jobs squeeze. Here is what it means.
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Oct 7
Ireland Childcare Budget Fee Cap 2026: What Budget 2027 Means for Parents and Providers
Budget 2027 introduces a €2.4bn childcare package with a €250 weekly fee cap from January 2026, cutting average costs by 37% for 180,000 families.
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