Search results

Colombian healthcare reform faces further hurdles

Location:

COLOMBIA

Government efforts to prioritise state-run and financed healthcare are deeply controversial in Colombia and have faced harsh criticism from political opponents. The bill passed…

Spain's COVID-19 situation is particularly precarious

Location:

SPAIN

The lack of coordination between regions, an inefficient system of testing and tracing and the rapid reopening of society and the economy have contributed to this poor…

Germany’s immigration law may not fill labour gaps

Location:

GERMANY

Germany’s immigration law.

Ghana's new president faces sizeable fiscal challenges

Location:

GHANA

The new government, led by President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo, faces an uphill battle to deliver on its campaign promises. Nonetheless, Akufo-Addo will enter the presidency with a…

Civil-military dynamic will fuel Myanmar’s crisis

Location:

MYANMAR

The military continues to crack down heavily on anti-coup protesters. Its leaders have long regarded civil society as a threat to Myanmar’s unity and security.

Prospects for Turkey to end-2020

Location:

PROSPECTS H2 2020

Prospects for Turkey to end-2020.

Tunisia’s new government will prioritise efficiency

Location:

TUNISIA

The administration has set out a list of priorities, most of which relate to the dire state of the economy and public finances.

Older Lithuanian parties may use newcomers’ weaknesses

Location:

LITHUANIA

The coalition government sworn in on December 13.

Slovenia will remain polarised, whatever Jansa’s fate

Location:

SLOVENIA

The government led by the Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) is under mounting pressure as Slovenia prepares to take over the European Council presidency. This is due mainly to…

Ontario-Ottawa frictions will likely grow in Canada

Location:

CANADA

There are some concerns about how well-developed PC policy and fiscal plans are. The left-wing New Democratic Party (NDP) is now Ontario’s official opposition and has four years…