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Russia will remain popular in parts of eastern EU

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EU

Polls show strong sympathy for Moscow in Bulgaria and in Hungary as well. Pro-Russian attitudes result in weak public buy-in for Western sanctions in all three countries and…

Ukraine war will speed Latvia’s ‘de-Russification’

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LATVIA

Latvia was among the first states to push for international sanctions on Russia, while the government provided Ukraine with military, humanitarian and economic aid. However, the…

Security and demography will boost Israel-Russia ties

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ISRAEL

This followed the Trump-Putin Helsinki summit at which the two leaders discussed Israel’s concerns over the threat from Iran, as the Syrian government regains control over its…

Estonia’s continuity government faces hurdles

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ESTONIA

Kallas, who expects to take up the post of EU foreign policy chief, leaves behind a struggling economy and an unpopular government. Nonetheless, Michal’s government looks set to…

Prospects for EU to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for EU to end-2022.

Ukraine war further boosts Macron’s re-election bid

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FRANCE

In an online letter, Macron pledged to lead “a unique French and European response” to the “challenges of the century.” The crisis over Ukraine has recast the presidential race…

Prospects for Central Europe and Balkans to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for Central Europe and Balkans to end-2022.

Bangladesh government will shrug off criticism

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BANGLADESH

Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…

Ukraine battles virus, political and default risks

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UKRAINE

As well as causing economic and business disruption, the crisis has virtually put the political process on hold. Parliament is holding occasional sessions to pass urgent…

Far-right government in Austria is a real prospect

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AUSTRIA

Polls are pointing towards a convincing victory for the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which is benefiting from the unpopularity of the current government led by the People’s…