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South Africa mining slump hurts ANC election campaign

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SOUTH AFRICA

The timing is disastrous for the ruling ANC party, which faces elections in May with its support already crumbling, in part due to its poor performance on economic issues. Major…

Warsaw may be isolated in EU on ‘posted workers’

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POLAND/EU

Poland’s isolation over EU labour reform.

COVID-19 will likely soften labour agenda in Spain

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SPAIN

Despite the pledge, however, the government is divided over the issue, with some in support of outright repeal of the reforms while others are opposed. Trying to balance these…

Turkey's business uncertainty will last post-election

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TURKEY

The implications for business of the June 7 elections.

US-Vietnam security ties may trump trade

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US/VIETNAM

US-Vietnam relations.

Taiwan government will show resolve on economy

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TAIWAN

Economic policy in Taiwan.

Confrontation will rise in coming weeks in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

The opposition Democratic Unity Movement (MUD), which gained a two-thirds supermajority in the December 6 National Assembly elections, has outlined plans for removing Maduro…

Austria’s budget may fail to address structural issues

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AUSTRIA

The budget relies on optimistic economic projections to justify its mix of expenditure and tax cuts to generate a surplus.

Uneven reform stays Belgium's competitiveness

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BELGIUM

Political situation in Belgium.

Unreformed judiciary is obstacle to Indonesia’s growth

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INDONESIA

Problems with Indonesia's judiciary.