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African free trade area faces challenges from within

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AFRICA

However, coordination and implementation challenges still weigh on its prospects.

Spain will pursue a ‘progressive’ policy agenda

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SPAIN

The government’s headline policy promises are to be financed by higher taxes and EU funds, while observing the EU's excessive deficit limit. The government’s most contentious and…

Vaccine policy in Austria and Germany should work

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GERMANY/AUSTRIA

It comes after Austria became the first European country to announce it would make vaccinations mandatory for the adult population. Both countries have among the lowest…

Trump's Paris moves reflect policy disruption risks

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US/INT

The Trump administration's repudiation of the pact's 'no backsliding' framework for global climate governance has been met with near-universal condemnation from other world…

Iranian state will get others to enforce dress code

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IRAN

As women push the boundaries of the dress code, the government is adopting a two-pronged strategy. It is shifting responsibility for hijab (Islamic dress) compliance onto the…

US protectionism would face multiple checks post-Obama

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UNITED STATES

Citing the US trade deficit as a sign of an "economic war" waged by China, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made protectionist appeals to attract supporters from…

Trump undercuts women, peace and security agenda

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for the women, peace and security agenda.

Russia will lag on climate action despite policy shift

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RUSSIA

Climate change policy views in Russia.

UK government moves to cut energy wastage and bills

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK government energy efficiency initiative

Brazil fiscal and welfare spending demands will clash

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BRAZIL

The economy is at a crossroads: high unemployment and increasing poverty are generating pressures for greater income transfers, but the delicate fiscal position is generating…