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The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…
However, the MTBPS relies even more heavily on getting powerful public-sector unions to agree to unprecedented wage freezes over the next three years, putting its credibility in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257211
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Yet market sentiment remains sceptical of Pretoria’s ability to deliver on the package, implement steep and politically contentious expenditure cuts and boost growth. Meanwhile, a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257441
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As a result of dwindling tax revenue, he also said that state spending would be cut by EUR10bn (USD10.8bn). The government’s forecast for this year is more optimistic than…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285767
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It was the first time the party has reached such levels nationally. The poll is consistent with other surveys, which show that the party’s support has risen from around 10% to…
Deni and the Puntland electoral commission seek to hold direct elections, while the opposition demand a return to a clan-based electoral system. Meanwhile, with the election…
Rising consumer debt in Russia.
Germany's housing dilemma.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239769
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The disaster gives the government political ammunition against its predecessors, but intractable dilemmas over resource-starved public infrastructure may quickly divide it.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238043
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Surging inflation across CE has coincided with a rapid worsening of current-account balances, particularly in Hungary, putting the region’s currencies under strain. It has…