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EU threatens Slovakia with rule-of-law sanctions

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EASTERN EUROPE

The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…

Critical EU report on Turkey may trigger 'Turexit'

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EUROPE/TURKEY

Turkey's faltering EU accession process looks more at risk than ever, following Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn's warning that Ankara had "clearly chosen to move away from…

Macedonian government's fall could end economic reform

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MACEDONIA

Macedonia's fractious politics.

Kosovo parties will seize chance to unseat government

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KOSOVO

Haradinaj was earlier summoned as a suspect to the Kosovo Specialist Chambers (SC), part of the Kosovo judicial system but sitting in The Hague and with a mandate to try war…

Honduras frustrations over lack of reforms will mount

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HONDURAS

Slow progress in enacting reforms is fostering frustration among those who had hoped that Castro would prompt substantial change when she came to power two years ago. Her tax…

Socialists’ lack of support will leave Spain unstable

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SPAIN

The parties that united to oust Mariano Rajoy from the premiership lack political unity. Although Sanchez may be able to satisfy some of them and improve the standing of his…

Bangladesh’s ruling party will consolidate its support

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BANGLADESH

The AL will seek a fourth consecutive governing term at the general election due by the end of 2023. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has in recent weeks talked…

Nigeria's electoral body will face intense scrutiny

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NIGERIA

Nigeria's election commission.

Popular ire may upset ZANU-PF's Zimbabwe election plan

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ZIMBABWE

The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…