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Tanzania health act poses opportunities and challenges

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TANZANIA

The scheme was born out of the populist politics of former President John Magufuli (2015-21) but its realisation under Samia reflects a combination of the president’s own…

Economic prospects may boost Dutch mainstream parties

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NETHERLANDS

Political and economic consequences of austerity in the Netherlands.

Poland's pension reform may undermine public finances

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POLAND

The zloty resumed a depreciating trend on July 4, following the announcement of radical pension reform by Development Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. A combination of investor…

France, Italy views to fail in post-Greece euro-area

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EURO-AREA

Euro-area macroeconomic policy positions after the Greek crisis.

Compromise may undermine UN peace and security reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Reform of the UN's peace and security architecture.

Costa Rica’s pandemic response faces political hurdles

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COSTA RICA

In August, it asked the IMF for a USD1.75bn credit under the Extended Fund Facility. This will come on top of the USD504mn approved by the IMF for emergency financial assistance…

Centre-left will struggle to win more votes in Balkans

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BALKANS

The state of social-democratic parties in the Western Balkans.

Brazil's recession will be long and recovery tepid

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BRAZIL

Poor industrial performance adds to a long list of woes for an economy facing a deep recession, with increasing unemployment, high inflation and the risk of losing its hard-won…

Spain's new government may be unstable and ineffective

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SPAIN

His parliamentary approval only succeeded thanks to abstentions by the Socialist Party (PSOE). He will now form a minority government with the weakest parliamentary support for…

Uprising could upend Thai junta's sweeping 'reforms'

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THAILAND

Constitutional reforms -- and their political and economic implications.