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There is no easy solution to the German-ECB conflict

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EU/GERMANY

Germany-ECB tension.

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…

East-west EU divides will persist under new Commission

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EU

CEE influence in the new Commission.

Warsaw will react to lacklustre local vote and economy

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POLAND

Last year’s march was marred by far-right racism, with many foreign activists participating. A court overruled the Warsaw mayor’s attempt to ban the march this year. The ruling…

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…

Fight is on to keep Romanian politicians accountable

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ROMANIA

Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea’s response that the protests are part of an attempted coup suggests he will not compromise. Within the new ruling coalition…

Future of business in UK territories is uncertain

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK financial transparency.

Romania’s political renewal is still unlikely

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ROMANIA

The PNL is on the verge of replacing the former communist Social Democratic Party (PSD) in office. The change is more apparent than real. Both wish to lower expectations and…

Court appeal will delay Bosnian government formation

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BOSNIA

Bosnia after elections.

Bosnia's paralysed institutions add to sense of chaos

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BOSNIA

Intensified political disputes between the main parties are holding up the state budget for 2020, including funding for local elections in November. They also threaten to weaken…