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Moldovan political crisis heralds possible snap poll

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MOLDOVA

This follows the June 12 resignation of Prime Minister Chiril Gaburici, after his alleged misleading of parliament about his educational record. His resignation culminates a short…

Italy’s Renzi will win weak endorsement in party vote

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ITALY

Although former Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is confident of winning, the PD, condemned after the 2013 general election to govern Italy without a majority, has faced growing…

Economic demise set to continue, but farming is a hope

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UKRAINE

The hryvnia crisis, which has seen the currency's value plummet, has deepened. However, as reported by Reuters, the NBU decision was suddenly reversed following heavy criticism…

Criminal groups hinder international peacebuilding

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of criminal organisations in conflicts.

Economic conditions will remain fragile in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

Although growth has remained positive this year, it slowed in the second quarter and total output has not recovered from the collapse of economic activity in 2020. Poverty remains…

Local results leave UK Labour Party in pole position

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UNITED KINGDOM

The main winner was the opposition Labour Party, which became the largest party in local government for the first time since 2002. The elections are the last major test of public…

Peru's formalisation of small mining is long-term task

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PERU

Informal mining accounts for a large proportion of employment in an industry otherwise dominated by large-scale capital-intensive operations. Most small-scale miners are engaged…

Year of elections will not shift Spain's economic woes

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SPAIN

Economic backdrop to the election cycle.

PiS cannot count on winning Polish elections outright

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POLAND

The October 13 parliamentary election will be one of the most important and consequential since 1989. If PiS wins, it will entrench and continue pushing ahead with its radical…

A new Italian centre-right government could be weak

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ITALY

The last month has seen two important developments. First, polls suggest the combined vote for the centre-right is approaching the critical level needed for a majority. Second…