But the result could be to fuel inflation and subsidise the welfare system, not to give it the trim it badly needs.

ECONOMIST: Germany

As with all the OE Styled radios in the Advent line, this infotainment solution, lets the new car buyer upgrade to a high-quality multimedia and navigation system, without having to purchase other packages or trim levels.

ENGADGET: Advent intros the OTOCAM3 multimedia navigation system for Toyota Camry

How well governments manage to trim their public sectors, without triggering an explosion, may depend on elusive factors like trust in the political system.

ECONOMIST: Strikes and unions