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Government is unlikely to overhaul Poland’s tax regime

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POLAND

This continues the policy preference -- out of line with Poland’s peers -- for indirect taxes on goods and services, including a relatively high value-added tax (VAT) rate. The…

Sweden will lose a key EU ally through Brexit

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SWEDEN

The outcome of the Brexit negotiations and its aftermath will impact Sweden’s role and standing within the EU.

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

The coming year will see many come to a head, with potentially far-reaching consequences.

Georgian ruling party will be weakened by reform drive

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GEORGIA

The modified bill amends the reform plans and delays some changes until after the next presidential and parliamentary polls. It ignores objections raised by the opposition and…

Politicking could bring yet another Greek election

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GREECE

The left-right coalition that governed in January-August has been reconstituted with a reduced parliamentary majority. It is ostensibly committed to the reform programme…

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…

United States and EU have little time to save Bosnia

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BOSNIA

His visit is part of a flurry of belated Western diplomacy to secure agreement on reforms, the lack of which has driven Bosnia’s recently escalating crisis. Success would…

Congo’s new president faces governance challenges

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's political outlook after elections.

Time is running out for amending Greek bailout

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GREECE

The left-right Greek coalition of Syriza and Independent Greeks took office late in January committed to ending the rigours of the country's bailout programme. However, euro-area…