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Costly Argentine health sector faces grave challenges

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ARGENTINA

The Argentine health sector.

Migrants help keep Central European populists in power

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CENTRAL EUROPE

Populists' exploitation of the refugee crisis in Central Europe.

Italy’s coalition faces tough battles on fiscal policy

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ITALY

Fiscal policy is one of the government's key challenges, both in terms of popular support and coalition unity. There are serious doubts over whether the coalition will be able to…

Ramaphosa’s government faces social relief dilemmas

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SOUTH AFRICA

The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…

Spain’s ‘lost generation’ may alter political dynamics

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SPAIN

While the country has traditionally struggled to secure good working conditions for young people, the situation has become significantly worse since the 2008-09 financial crisis…

Reforms seek long-term economic benefits in Uruguay

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URUGUAY

Uruguay’s pension system has various sub-systems by sector and profession, and the mounting deficit is making change increasingly critical. President Luis Lacalle Pou is aiming to…

Uneven reform stays Belgium's competitiveness

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BELGIUM

Political situation in Belgium.

Spain's labour market will remain source of fragility

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SPAIN

Spain's labour market.

French trade union rivalry is likely to intensify

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FRANCE

French trade unions.

Australia visa changes respond to mounting pressures

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AUSTRALIA

The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…