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Balkan public distrust will endanger vaccine take-up

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BALKANS

Non-EU Balkan countries are lagging behind EU member states in securing access to vaccines. However, survey data show that a clear majority of citizens would refuse to accept a…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

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…

Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Primary points to political instability in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

After winning over 48.2% of the national vote in the 2019 general elections, the FdT’s vote share dropped to only 31.8%. Recriminations are rife within the government, as well as…

Devolution offers rewards in Egypt, but may be gradual

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EGYPT

The Local Administration Draft Law.

Estonia will secularise faster than the other Baltics

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BALTIC STATES

Lithuania is the most religious: the predominant Roman Catholic Church’s socio-political influence has been increasing regarding the still-sensitive issues of LGBT+ and women’s…

EU emissions reforms will drive up carbon prices

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EU

The proposals include a tighter cap on emissions, bringing the maritime sector into ETS and reducing free allowances for aviation. Together with reform to the ETS’s Market…

Tensions will rise as Montenegro 'coup' comes to trial

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MONTENEGRO

The authorities’ allegations that members of Russia’s security services were involved in a failed plot to overthrow the government last October.

Golkar move will aid Indonesia’s Jokowi, but not graft

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INDONESIA

This follows the resignation of former leader Setya Novanto after the Corruption Crimes Court declared him a defendant in a case regarding the national electronic identity card…

US Democrats need to adjust campaign strategy

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UNITED STATES

The unexpected degree of Republican success in both states with campaigns that did not depend on former President Donald Trump has confirmed the optimism in the party about 2022…