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Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

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PROSPECTS Q4 2015

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter.

Decarbonisation to test the boom in business aviation

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INTERNATIONAL

Though the level of increase is disputed, it is unarguable that emissions per passenger on private jets are a multiple of those for passengers on commercial airlines. Partly for…

Partial reforms may delay Kenyan credit recovery

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KENYA

The bill would also introduce sweeping consumer protection measures to prevent high-interest loans but takes no steps to repeal or modify interest rate caps imposed in 2016 as a…

AI adoption in UK healthcare will be slower than hoped

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UNITED KINGDOM

Hopes of transforming NHS by rapidly deploying AI.

Turkey's business uncertainty will last post-election

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TURKEY

The implications for business of the June 7 elections.

Polish nuclear delay will hurt diplomacy and economy

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POLAND

The government and private companies are taking small steps to introduce nuclear power, but the NPP tender is a foreign policy matter while the efforts of private companies are…

Turkish go-it-alone policy raises currency crunch risk

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TURKEY

It has fallen from about 6.50 at end-March and 5.95 at end-2019. There is speculation about a possible balance of payments crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, economic…

China will use Belarus to advance New Silk Road

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BELARUS/CHINA

A military cooperation agreement was been signed during the week-long visit. To date, most Chinese military aid to Belarus has been to supply light trucks, medical equipment and…

Sonangol reform will extend Angola leader's power

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ANGOLA

Fund officials praised the government's efforts to rein in spending in response to low oil prices but said further steps were needed to ensure economic stability and improve…