Support for and opposition to economic policy spin on the same issues

January 27, 2025 – February 8, 2025 | Vol.15, #05 & 06 Event: On February 17, the second reading of the Appropriation Bill is scheduled to be presented in parliament.[1][2] Following this, parliament will begin the debate on the budget proposals from February 18, with the vote on the second reading scheduled for February 25.[3][4] Key insight: Sinhala media coverage of the Appropriation Bill had supportive and opposing camps which were both critical and anxious about the government, but for contrasting reasons. Analysis…