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1 – 10 of 66The budget is geared towards boosting living standards ahead of the presidential elections towards the end of the year, in which President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will most likely…
The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282874
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A caretaker cabinet is responsible for running the country until the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, previously belonged to a party that is widely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282274
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Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279486
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Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273323
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Central-East European (CEE) economies grow faster than most in good times but are more vulnerable in bad times, lacking the political and financial capital and competences to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274456
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Popular discontent is growing, because of rising prices, especially for energy, food and housing. Despite the government’s more transparent, pro-European and values-driven…
France had one of the lowest inflation rates in Europe in 2022, partly due to government policies designed to assist President Emmanuel Macron's re-election. However, core…
National currencies have depreciated against the dollar, pushing central banks to act to restore price stability. Political instability has seriously dampened growth, and protests…
The performance far exceeds the EU average of 0.6%, perhaps helped by the limited exposure to Russian gas. Nevertheless, consumer and business confidence is weakening, and the…