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Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Poland's economic outlook will be uncertain under PiS

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POLAND

Amid an ongoing constitutional crisis, the Law and Justice (PiS) government, which was sworn into office on November 16, has been busy revising fiscal targets and agreeing draft…

Austrian stability will hinge on Green Party patience

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AUSTRIA

Austria's new government.

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

Prospects for EU to end-2022

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PROSPECTS H2 2022

Prospects for EU to end-2022.

Polish society may accept large Ukrainian influx

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POLAND

Geographical proximity as well as strong socio-cultural links have made Poland a popular destination for Ukrainian economic migrants for two decades. The presence of Ukrainian…

Putin re-election leaves Russia's dilemma unresolved

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RUSSIA

With 98.8% of votes counted, turnout was put at 67.5%, close to the 70.0% the Kremlin had flagged up as desirable. Putin's victory is about continuity rather than a new start, and…

The EU will struggle to crackdown on money laundering

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EU

EU money-laundering concerns.

China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations

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HUNGARY

The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU…

France’s Macron will struggle to implement key goals

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FRANCE

Macron aims to raise the retirement age, improve the business environment, cut unemployment and promote a green energy transition in the next five years. To do so, he plans only…