Italy has approved its 2026 budget after internal disagreements within Prime Minister Meloni's coalition, highlighting political tensions in the country.
Argentina's Congress approved the 2026 budget, the first under President Javier Milei, with $102 billion in spending, projecting 5% growth and 10.1% inflation, reflecting a shift towards increased social funding despite austerity measures and political gains by Milei's party.
Tens of thousands of Bulgarians protested in Sofia and other cities against the government's 2026 budget, which includes tax hikes and increased social security contributions, amid widespread anger over corruption and governance issues. The protests, the largest in years, saw some clashes with police, and calls for the government's resignation as Bulgaria prepares to adopt the euro in 2026.
The US Air Force plans to retire all 162 A-10 Warthog attack jets and cancel the E-7 Wedgetail program by 2026, as part of a broader budget plan that includes retiring several other aircraft and increasing spending on new technologies like the B-21 Raider and F-15EX Eagle II, contingent on congressional approval of the budget reconciliation bill.