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Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…

North Macedonia may axe key transport link to Bulgaria

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NORTH MACEDONIA

The corridor is considered strategic by the EU, but Mickoski suggested that funding for the project be reallocated instead to upgrading the north-south Corridor X, which connects…

Far right looks strong ahead of Austrian election

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AUSTRIA

Austria has been led by a coalition of the centre-right People’s Party (OVP) and Greens since 2019 but it appears this government will be unable to continue after the election…

France’s domestic climate agenda will be cautious

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FRANCE

This highlights government sensitivity to sectoral concerns about climate change regulation and reflects President Emmanuel Macron’s broader strategy of seeking incentives rather…

Germany faces heightened risk of labour disruptions

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GERMANY

GERMANY: Labour unrest will increase

Three-way Polish opposition deal may change government

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POLAND

POLAND: Opposition agreement would change government

Croatian conscription may fuel Balkan security dilemma

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CROATIA

Officials justified the decision by pointing to a worsening European security landscape wrought by the war in Ukraine, but many observers see the move as part of Croatia’s…

Poland will strengthen security amid espionage fears

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POLAND

The event was just one in a succession of similar developments in the country that Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government has blamed on covert Russian and Belarusian operations…

War in Ukraine will revive but not ease EU enlargement

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EUROPE

It proposes fast-tracking the EU membership applications of Ukraine, Moldova and (subject to conditions) Georgia, an unprecedented geopolitical decision. Its recommendations have…

Belgium assumes EU presidency at a crucial time

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BELGIUM

Belgium’s priorities include: agreeing a Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), to equip the EU to deal with future crises such as a new pandemic; establishing a stable…