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1 – 10 of 29Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284546
ISSN: 2633-304X
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SYRIA: The south will become more restive
The French government is using its emergency powers to break a two-week strike at five of the country's eight refineries, which has caused fuel shortages nationwide. Union action…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB273321
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The vote was triggered by opposition parties following the government’s decision to use special constitutional powers to force through controversial pension reforms last week…
FRANCE: Strike action increases risk of instability
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES273051
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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…
FRANCE: Strike action could trigger social unrest
Inflation and interest rates are up, although unemployment and poverty levels remain relatively low. More generally, both countries are being challenged by rising rates of violent…
France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…
FRANCE: Macron faces stronger policy obstacles