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Symbolic support for LGBT will grow in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

As Russia has increased its anti-LGBT campaign at home and abroad, the neighbouring Baltic countries have opted to promote equality. However, right-wing populist parties across…

Far-left divisions could alter German politics

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GERMANY

The resignation of Bartsch followed Amira Mohamed Ali’s decision to resign as co-chair. The Left is deeply divided, especially over the war in Ukraine, which triggered several…

Nuclear is no easy fix for Europe’s energy crisis

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EUROPE

For proponents, investment in nuclear energy will enable Europe simultaneously to become energy self-sufficient and reach climate change targets. However, sustained political and…

War will not significantly alter Swiss neutrality

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SWITZERLAND

The decision reflects Switzerland’s political alignment with the West over Ukraine. However, its commitment to military neutrality has frustrated international partners, in…

Euroscepticism will remain an acute problem for the EU

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EU

However, Eurosceptic support has declined since 2016, while most Eurosceptic parties have softened their anti-EU policies and rhetoric. Eurosceptic parties’ main agenda is now to…

Structural problems threaten fast Hungarian growth

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HUNGARY

After decades of delayed structural transition, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government is presenting recent rapid growth as evidence of its successful management of the economy…

Open Greek-Turkish conflict will probably be avoided

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GREECE

He was speaking ahead of visits to Rome, Malta and Algiers, and against the background of talks with non-permanent members of the UN Security Council, over the territorial dispute…

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…