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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…

Closeness to current government may hurt Polish church

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POLAND

Many women joined protests in November and December against a KT ruling tightening Poland’s already strict abortion laws. Some PiS members want publication postponed in case it…

Popular votes will decide Swiss next steps

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SWITZERLAND

Political situation in Switzerland.

Russian foreign influencer campaigns are evolving

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INT

In recent months, multiple European intelligence services have issued warnings of increased efforts by Russian state organisations to undermine social cohesion in Europe via…

Progress on EU-Swiss deal remains a distance away

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EU/SWITZERLAND

Political divisions in Switzerland have put the deal on hold. By threatening some of Switzerland's existing privileges, the Commission is seeking to increase the pressure for the…

Spain will pursue a ‘progressive’ policy agenda

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SPAIN

The government’s headline policy promises are to be financed by higher taxes and EU funds, while observing the EU's excessive deficit limit. The government’s most contentious and…

Unrest may not tip Montenegrin vote opposition's way

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MONTENEGRO

The fallout from recent anti-government protests in Podgorica.

EU seeks overhaul of digital markets with new rules

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EUROPE

The EU has exercised significant authority over the digital economy in areas ranging from data privacy and antitrust to illegal state aid and social media disinformation. Under…

The Spanish government faces difficult months ahead

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SPAIN

Spain has been harder hit by rising prices than other EU states. The governing Socialist Party (PSOE) and Unidas Podemos (UP) have clashed over the appropriate response, with the…

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…