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1 – 10 of 117The latest protests coincide with the Donald Tusk government’s first 100 days and scrutiny of his performance as prime minister. Most polls indicate continuing support for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286114
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Real GDP surged by 15% in 2021 and 12% in 2022, then by 4% in 2023. With inflation easing, risks of social instability have probably fallen over the past year, but growth looks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285253
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The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285590
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As a result of dwindling tax revenue, he also said that state spending would be cut by EUR10bn (USD10.8bn). The government’s forecast for this year is more optimistic than…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285767
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The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283954
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After a government change in January 2023 following a process clouded by doubts over the resilience of Brazilian democracy, key institutions have strengthened their position, and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283640
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Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283004
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The narrow margin -- the thinnest ever in a Brazilian presidential election -- reflects society’s profound divisions as well as the strength of 'Bolsonarismo' despite the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273763
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When Bolsonaro was elected in 2018, he enjoyed widespread private-sector support based on promises to implement radical free-market reforms and sound monetary and fiscal policies…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272999
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Brazil recorded considerable improvements in the conservation of Amazonia in the decade from the mid-2000s. However, tighter budgets since the mid-2010s and the openly…