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Ukraine war further boosts Macron’s re-election bid

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FRANCE

In an online letter, Macron pledged to lead “a unique French and European response” to the “challenges of the century.” The crisis over Ukraine has recast the presidential race…

COVID-19 will not disrupt climate activism in Europe

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EUROPE

Activists have pressed for involvement in policymaking via citizen assembilies and have stepped up their campaign against European governments and financial institutions which…

Spain’s Socialists will struggle to revive stability

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SPAIN

Spain outlook.

Kurz will have much leverage over new Austrian leader

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AUSTRIA

Despite stepping down, Kurz will remain leader of the centre-right Austrian People’s Party (OVP) and the party’s parliamentary group leader. The Greens, which had threatened to…

Spanish parties look set for lengthy government talks

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SPAIN

Polls show that the ruling Socialist Party (PSOE) will likely emerge as the largest party but without a majority. The only coalition scenario with a collective majority involves…

Moderates look likely to win Catalan elections

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SPAIN

The moderate pro-independence Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), which also provides occasional parliamentary support to Spain’s minority government, appears to win the most…

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Far-right concerns could harm Austria’s coalition

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AUSTRIA

Austrian intra-government relations.

Pecresse can challenge Macron in French election

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FRANCE

Pecresse's poll ratings received an immediate boost, to 17%, putting her on a par with far-right politician Marine Le Pen and behind President Emmanuel Macron on 24%. Polls…

German election wide open as race enters final stages

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GERMANY

The volatility of the election is underscored by the fact that first the Greens and then the CDU have led the polls since April. The election outcome will rest on the support of…