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Russia's budget reflects caution on future spending

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RUSSIA

A three-year budget cycle is intended to create predictability after a year in which the initial budget had to be revised as the oil price outlook grew gloomier. Spending cuts are…

Mexico 3/3 Law will inspire more citizen mobilisation

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MEXICO

Anti-corruption efforts in Mexico.

Obstacles to US tax reform could curb Biden’s spending

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UNITED STATES

With Congress in the legislative endgame over President Joe Biden's proposed USD4tn spending on infrastructure, education, research and clean energy, changes to the US tax code to…

Russian state planning will weigh on regional finances

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RUSSIA

Central project planning and its impact on regional finances.

Putin sets impossible targets for Russian growth

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RUSSIA

Putin followed his May 7 inauguration with a decree setting out economic and social objectives for his final term ending in 2024. The plan presupposes substantial expenditure to…

France’s Macron seeks to relaunch economic reforms

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FRANCE

Among those policies are measures targeted at youth unemployment and social care for older people, aimed at attracting left-wing support. Most importantly, Macron has committed to…

Shallower recession will not boost Russia's GDP hopes

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RUSSIA

The ministry's optimism is based on a recovery in global oil prices, the limited effects of COVID-19 lockdown measures on industries and businesses, and a rebound in domestic…

Russian cabinet reflects safe choices for hard times

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RUSSIA

Medvedev and most of the faces in the new cabinet show a high level of continuity, although technocratic figures have replaced several political heavyweights at deputy prime…