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Bulgaria's Borisov will focus on survival, not reform

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BULGARIA

Politics after Bulgaria's local elections.

EU supply chain law faces major obstacles in Germany

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EU/GERMANY

The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…

Some US states are passing anti-ESG legislation

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UNITED STATES

Some energy-producing states under Republican control are advancing legislation that restricts environmental, social and governance (ESG) constraints on fossil fuel and firearms…

Madrid is likely to suspend Catalan autonomy

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SPAIN

Without a climbdown by the Catalan government, Rajoy seems ready to proceed with steps to suspend Catalonia’s autonomy.

Antitrust and cybersecurity will be Biden’s tech focus

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US

Although technology issues have never much interested President-elect Joe Biden, his administration faces rising pressure to tackle these issues and others from 5G to climate and…

Post-virus downturn could hurt Hungary’s government

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HUNGARY

The pandemic has strengthened Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s position in the short term. However, the government has done little on the economic front; a conservative stimulus…

Croatia’s progressives could make gains in big cities

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CROATIA

In the first round of mayoral, municipal and regional elections on May 16, voters in Croatia’s larger cities and urban centres tilted towards challengers. This year’s local polls…

Peru mining policy will seek consensus not conflict

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PERU

New Mining Minister Miguel Inchaustegui is committed to promoting a modus vivendi between mining companies and the communities that have so frequently opposed mining development…

EU Green Deal will involve greater state regulation

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EU

European Green Deal.

Brexit is already affecting exposed EU countries

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EU

Impact of Brexit on Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.