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1 – 10 of 15The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285521
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According to the constitution, the presidential contest must take place in September-October, but parliamentary elections are not due until 2025. President Ranil Wickremesinghe…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285553
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Numerous domestic and external shocks have rocked the macroeconomic environment in recent years, aggravating high inflation and chronic foreign exchange (forex) shortages…
While the opposition Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) alliance won seven of the 15 senate seats on offer, compared to three for the CDC, preliminary results of the referendum…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259135
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Tomas Drucker resigned as interior minister on April 16, under pressure to dismiss a police chief targeted by protesters dissatisfied with the investigation into the murder of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233336
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Malta is one of several EU member states recently involved in allegations of money laundering. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is under pressure, not least in the European…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240357
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On October 16, Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist, was killed in a car bombing outside her home. Her murder has renewed concerns about law and order, democracy and press…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225299
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This was an immediate response to the US killing of Quds Force chief Qassem Soleimani, preceding today’s launch of ballistic missiles at Iraqi bases hosting US troops. Increased…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249854
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He has moved to roll back some of their penetration of state structures and revenue streams. However, they are striking back, with ongoing rocket attacks targeting US interests…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253926
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The move was in recognition that recent reforms have brought the country's capital markets into conformity with the minimum standards expected by major global investment funds…