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1 – 10 of 81The West has been traditionally supportive of Kosovo, having backed the country’s independence from Serbia in 2008. However, it now blames Kosovo's prime minister, Albin Kurti…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280283
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Belgium’s priorities include: agreeing a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), to equip the EU to deal with future crises such as a new pandemic; establishing a stable…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284238
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The reforms will give member states more powers to reject and deport refugees, while also providing but not mandating ways to strengthen burden-sharing among member states…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284584
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The president's proposal to send troops to Ukraine has triggered debate on France's military readiness. Within Europe, it is a leading military power but chronic resource…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286579
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Intensified cooperation with NATO, including arms transfers and intelligence sharing, has led to a significant upgrade of Ukraine’s military capabilities and capacity to fight…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280632
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The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281060
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The water crisis raises questions about prevailing attitudes to water as a resource at a time of increasing climate variability, and highlights tensions between human and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280818
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The Denkov administration that took office in June has set adopting the euro as a top priority, and blames the previous interim government for Bulgaria’s unpreparedness to join…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283145
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Water scarcity is rising, principally because of the construction of upstream dams. However, climate issues and domestic mismanagement are also playing a major role. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279317
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With inflation lasting longer than expected, worries about the impact on banking may limit the scope for more rate hikes. Equally, a pause could undermine central banks'…