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Western Europe’s COVID concerns should be short-lived

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WESTERN EUROPE

Data on the effectiveness of booster shots suggests Western Europe will not long be troubled by COVID-19

Rejection of Fajardo could cost Hernandez in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The possibility of a Hernandez-Fajardo election deal has proven short-lived; its collapse may prove pivotal

Europeans work longer but also live longer

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EUROPE

An aspect of Europe's demographic crisis is that years in work are rising but life expectancy is rising even more

Russia’s real income fall has political implications

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RUSSIA

COVID-19 restrictions have fuelled unemployment and made Russians poorer all round

German election could bring change of coalition

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GERMANY

Chancellor Merkel has a good chance of staying in power, but possibly with different coalition partners

Turkey’s inflation rate may be soaring out of control

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TURKEY

Rapid rises in food and other top consumption categories could threaten President Erdogan’s hold on power

Congo’s siege tactics may fail to bring stability

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Two of the country’s conflict-affected eastern provinces have been placed under military control

Positive trends will boost Moroccan economy

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MOROCCO

Economic prospects are looking up for Morocco, but the country has a long way to go

Ukraine crisis will have mixed impact on Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The rise in global food and fuel prices and fertiliser shortages will hit the region hard, but a few may yet benefit

Economic damage from Hong Kong protests will linger

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HONG KONG

Anti-government protests are damaging Hong Kong’s economy