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New German government makes cautious turn in Balkans

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GERMANY/BALKANS

The Social Democrat (SPD)/Green/Free Democrat (FDP) coalition promises changes in foreign policy. For the six Western Balkan countries (WB6), former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s…

Pandemic will not stop international climate action

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INTERNATIONAL

This has deprived social movements of opportunities to mobilise public opinion. However, a recent surge of major economies and businesses setting long-term ‘net zero’ emission…

Hungary's Fidesz may change strategy vs Jobbik

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HUNGARY

The threat to ruling Fidesz from radical Jobbik.

EU may struggle to enforce social standards via trade

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EU

In 2020 the European Commission appointed a Chief Trade Enforcement Officer for the first time, signalling that Brussels is intent on enhancing its capacity to enforce standards…

Latvia’s unwieldy new government will be reform-averse

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LATVIA

Latvia’s second female prime minister leads an ideologically diverse coalition led by her centrist New Unity (JV) party, and including the left-wing Progressives (PRO) and the…

Belarus in flux as Moscow weighs options

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BELARUS

The sheer numbers probably explain why riot police did not follow orders to clear the streets. Alexander Lukashenka has appealed to Russia for help. Prosecutors have opened a…

Slovenia will remain polarised, whatever Jansa’s fate

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SLOVENIA

The government led by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is under mounting pressure as Slovenia prepares to take over the European Council presidency. This is due mainly to…

Internal EU divisions will emerge over Syria stance

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EU/SYRIA

The EU's third donor conference pledging humanitarian assistance for Syria.

EU-US cooperation in tech council likely to be limited

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EU/US

In their joint statement the two partners stressed their common interest in: ensuring that new technologies reflect and reinforce their democratic values; resisting unfair trading…

Far-right party is reshuffling Dutch populism

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NETHERLANDS

Dutch right-wing populism.