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R&D spending could help global productivity recovery

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INTERNATIONAL

High on the agenda is the need for science to work across disciplines to address complex societal problems. In 2015, research and development (R&D) funding increased by 5.1…

'Mega-foundations' will help global aid programmes

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of 'mega-foundations' in aid programmes to developing countries.

EU’s green agenda will expose large divergences

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EUROPE

The extent of their preparedness reflects a combination of willingness and ability. Willingness is evident in government policy and in the public's environmental consciousness and…

Member states will fight over the next EU budget

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EU

The fiercest fights in the EU are usually about money, and the battle over the EU’s next seven-year budget (the 2021-27 multiannual financial framework, MFF) looks set to be…

Infrastructure is key to Colombian government goals

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COLOMBIA

Petro is uncomfortable with public-private partnerships, but appears willing to look beyond that in pursuit of broader development goals; improved infrastructure is considered…

New UK leader will struggle to unite ruling party

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UNITED KINGDOM

Sunak's accession and his decision to keep Jeremy Hunt as chancellor has helped to restore market stability. However, the current economic situation leaves his government facing…

EU tightens cybersecurity of critical infrastructure

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EU

The new rules require EU states to meet stricter supervisory and enforcement measures and harmonise their sanctions, and seek to bolster investment in the cybersecurity of…

Greens in German government would be pragmatic

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GERMANY

Based on current polling trends, it could even overtake Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as the largest party. A government involving the Greens would have a…

The energy transition will make firm progress in 2023

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INTERNATIONAL

With shocks from the pandemic and invasion of Ukraine easing, this year will demonstrate how fast the transition can proceed in 'normal' circumstances. The United States, EU and…

No backstop or no deal is Ireland’s Brexit dilemma

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UK/IRELAND/EU

Despite the increasing risk and the implications of a no-deal Brexit, Ireland and the EU remain united in support of the main issue preventing a Brexit deal, the backstop.