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Serbian government’s judicial reforms are perfunctory

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SERBIA

The changes were aimed at strengthening the independence of and reducing political influence on the Serbian judiciary, and meeting a requirement for progress in EU accession…

Reshuffle may not save Slovenia’s faltering government

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SLOVENIA

Golob said the government could now press on with the transformation of Slovenia for which it was elected last June: 2023 would be the year of reforms. A referendum in November…

Tensions will rise as Montenegro 'coup' comes to trial

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MONTENEGRO

The authorities’ allegations that members of Russia’s security services were involved in a failed plot to overthrow the government last October.

UK cabinet reshuffle fails to reassert May’s authority

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UNITED KINGDOM

While not moving many key players, she has sought to maintain the balance of opinion on Brexit while placing more emphasis on areas of social policy separate from the question of…

The Netherlands’ Rutte may be losing grip on power

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NETHERLANDS

Outlook for the Dutch government.

UK public opinion on immigration has shifted

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UNITED KINGDOM

The numbers have increased alarm in the ruling Conservative Party that it will lose further support if the trends persist. However, in contrast to the years preceding the Brexit…

Slovenia’s government will work with new president

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SLOVENIA

Although her victory -- as an independent candidate -- is not what the governing Freedom Movement (GS), Social Democrat (SD) and Left (Levica) parties hoped for, they are relieved…

New Czech president will not divide but conciliate

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CZECH REPUBLIC

The electorate mobilised against the populist Andrej Babis and elected the pro-Western Pavel to the largely ceremonial yet still influential post of president. Votes from more…

Opposition will find it hard to engage Polish voters

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POLAND

The vote is to take place in autumn. Bitter disputes within both the opposition and the ruling coalition have set up divisions that make the results uncertain.

Scottish independence movement faces uncertain future

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UK

During her time in office, the SNP became Scotland's dominant political force and Sturgeon's approval ratings were among the highest of any politician. Her departure raises…