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1 – 10 of 11There is little chance opposition parties can make an impact; the authorities' first step will be to ensure they are barely represented on election commissions. Many parties have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246140
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The name of Moldova’s official language has been a matter of controversy for decades. Opponents of the change view it as a step towards the country’s reunification with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278155
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It will change if 50%+1 of the electorate participate and 50%+1 of them approve. The government’s greatest hope for winning the referendum may be to provoke the Internal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236620
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For Estonians, the war in Ukraine has awakened traumatic memories of Soviet invasion during the Second World War and generates great sympathy for Ukraine and anger at Russia, as…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268601
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The vote comes amid an unprecedented economic downturn caused by a combination of factors: low oil prices, recession in Russia and slowdown in China. President Nursultan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210070
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The Homeland Union-Christian Democrat (TS-LDK)-led government sworn in on December 11 will make no changes to Lithuania’s US- and EU-aligned and anti-Moscow foreign policy. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258843
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Although the timing of Nazarbayev's announcement was a surprise, a handover has been long expected and a succession plan appears to be in place. Senate speaker Kassym-Jomart…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242638
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The stability of Estonia's new coalition.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243807
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In the lead is the three-party PAN coalition, comprising the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) and Initiative for Kosovo (Nisma), all…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221549
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The emir in November 2019 ordered work to begin on long-delayed legislative polls for the Shura Council, requiring decisions on voting mechanisms and electoral districting. The…