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EU integration could provide a way to sanction Hungary

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HUNGARY/EU

The EU treaty’s Article 7 may be invoked in response to concerns about the state of democracy, fundamental rights and the rule of law in a member state. Yesterday's decision by…

Czech EU commissioner will not let up on rule of law

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CZECH/EU

The appointment of a Czech commissioner to oversee the rule of law in the EU.

Lebanon’s Central Bank governor will be replaced

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LEBANON

Salameh, along with his brother Raja, is under investigation in Lebanon and Europe for alleged financial irregularities following Lebanon’s 2019 economic collapse. The economy…

Kamerhe’s return may fuel Congo’s political volatility

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CONGO-KINSHASA

After years of legal troubles, President Felix Tshisekedi’s former chief of staff used the trip to prove he remains a significant political force, at a time when the entire…

Nepal is unlikely to face a severe economic crisis

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NEPAL

Some observers fear Nepal could soon end up in a full-blown economic crisis such as that now affecting Sri Lanka, which recently suspended external debt servicing. Kathmandu, like…

Liberia’s Weah may struggle to maintain public trust

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LIBERIA

President George Weah's challenges.

Sri Lanka faces several obstacles in debt talks

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SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka must attend to debt restructuring as part of its four-year, USD3bn bailout programme with the Fund. The Fund’s Executive Board approved the bailout in March, roughly ten…

COVID-19 lockdown will deepen India’s rifts

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INDIA

Impact of India's COVID-19 lockdown.

Banks may challenge Romanian debt-discharge law

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ROMANIA

New law allowing borrowers to extinguish mortgage-backed loans.

Ireland will look to expand its international reach

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IRELAND

Ireland's foreign policy.