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External factors will slow Greek GDP growth next year

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GREECE

The economy is on track to grow by 5.3% year-on-year in 2022, outperforming market expectations for the second year in a row. In a sign of its recovery, Greece left the EU's…

Danish government plans are largely aspirational

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DENMARK

Denmark's new government.

Pandemic will hit Costa Rica’s welfare systems

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COSTA RICA

A strong healthcare system together with early implementation of social distancing measures and social assistance support has kept contagion levels low. The crisis is nevertheless…

South Africa's ANC could alienate poorer voters

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SOUTH AFRICA

The current contract is due to expire on March 31, with no replacement in place. Minister of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini and the South African Social Security Agency…

Russian household consumption is recovering slowly

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RUSSIA

This was the first acceleration after twelve consecutive declines and was driven by an 11% rise in the prices of services. The war in Ukraine has exposed Russia’s consumers to…

Labour reform will not end social unrest in Panama

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PANAMA

Several workers’ unions launched protests in July in anticipation of the reform’s approval, claiming it undermines labour rights. The protests are symptomatic of growing…

Risks will outweigh recovery chances in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

The economic environment has been dictated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its market and policy implications. Next year, the prospects for the V4 economies are moderately upbeat…

Russian regions will benefit unevenly from recovery

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RUSSIA

Modest outlook for consumption in Russia

Impact investment is carrying firm momentum into 2021

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INTERNATIONAL

Government policies, demographic change and shifting businesses priorities are raising the profile of ESG issues and driving demand for investment. Furthermore, a growing number…

Five-party Czech government must compromise on policy

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CZECH REPUBLIC

The five-party coalition enters office at a time of intense economic and social uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising debt and soaring energy prices. Prime…