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Spain’s opposition leader faces key electoral tests

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SPAIN

While Feijoo’s position is safe for now, upcoming regional and European elections could change that. The main internal challenge that Feijoo faces comes from the populist right of…

Immigration could change dynamic of Irish election

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IRELAND

The issue of immigration poses a particularly tough electoral dilemma for the opposition Sinn Fein (SF), which has a strong lead over its rivals in the polls. Ireland’s next…

Spain will pursue a ‘progressive’ policy agenda

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SPAIN

The government’s headline policy promises are to be financed by higher taxes and EU funds, while observing the EU's excessive deficit limit. The government’s most contentious and…

Canada's right will struggle to erode Liberal support

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CANADA

The by-election outcome is better for the Liberals than the Conservatives, who have yet to see a surge in support following efforts by leader Pierre Poilievre to move the party to…

US states will struggle to manage declining revenue

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UNITED STATES

With DeSantis challenging Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination, his ‘Framework for Freedom’ budget contains several measures boosting his campaign. A slowdown…

IPEF failure will hurt US firms on digital trade

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UNITED STATES

Although it does not have the force of law, the IPEF Supply Chain Agreement, along with the associated IPEF Critical Minerals Dialogue, is expected to strengthen chains of…

Biden's push on tech antitrust has a narrow window

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US

The allegation fuels tensions between technology firms and US regulators over antitrust rules. Another key target of the former’s criticism is Lina Khan, chair of the Federal…

Nigeria court battles may dent Tinubu's legitimacy

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NIGERIA

This follows the September dismissal of their cases by a lower election court.

US Africa policy will be largely on hold this year

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UNITED STATES

Despite promises that Biden would visit Africa during 2023, he did not do so. The situation in Ukraine and then Gaza has left little space for development of Washington’s policy…

Mauritania legislative poll will boost Ghazouani

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MAURITANIA

The ruling El Insaf Party (Equity) won a clear majority of 107 out of 176 seats in the legislative elections and also dominated the regional and local polls. The results confirm…