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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…

US protests will see some police reform locally

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UNITED STATES

The killing of African Americans by police is a major political issue; the death rate is three times higher for blacks than whites. Yet this masks huge geographic variation…

COVID-19 will shape the future of UK healthcare

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK healthcare policy.

Macron could change France's political landscape

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FRANCE

Emmanuel Macron's political movement.

Central Europe migrant rights could hamper UK/EU deal

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UK/CENTRAL EUROPE

Cameron has revealed details of his EU reform agenda, after weeks of whistle-stop tours, including meetings with all the 'Visegrad Four' (V4 -- Czech, Hungarian, Polish and…

Italy’s new coalition will be pragmatic

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ITALY

The new government, to be headed by FdI leader Giorgia Meloni, will have a stable parliamentary majority. The coalition and its programme have direct electoral endorsement, and…

Health reform could bring down Finland’s government

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FINLAND

Healthcare reform in Finland.

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…

Right-wing coalition would test Austria’s stability

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AUSTRIA

Kurz has said he wants a coalition agreement by the end of the month -- probably with the far-right populist Freedom Party (FPOe).

Few anti-poverty efforts likely in Mexico pre-election

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MEXICO

Poverty.