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Italy’s EP elections may worsen populist relations

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ITALY

Italy and EU elections.

Pragmatism not idealism will drive Czech China policy

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CZECH/CHINA

Czech-Chinese relations.

Tension will rise over Hong Kong identity and economy

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HONG KONG

The outlook for Hong Kong's politics and economy in 2018.

Pecresse can challenge Macron in French election

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FRANCE

Pecresse's poll ratings received an immediate boost, to 17%, putting her on a par with far-right politician Marine Le Pen and behind President Emmanuel Macron on 24%. Polls…

Next EU parliament will likely be more right-wing

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EU

EU-wide trends are overshadowing national political dynamics. Identity and Democracy (ID) and the European Conservative and Reformist (ECR) groups are benefiting from voter…

Rising China’s greatest risks lie close to home

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CHINA

Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, the Koreas and the large ethnic Chinese populations of South-east Asia are the only societies with which China shares cultural affinity. Yet it is these…

EU-UK trade deal would be damaging for business

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UK/EU

FTA impact on business.

Europe will find ways to work more closely with Taiwan

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TAIWAN

Taipei has seized the opportunity, increasing its lobbying of both EU institutions and member states. China has threatened that those supporting closer ties with Taiwan will "pay…

Factors encouraging Lithuanians to emigrate will fall

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LITHUANIA

Before COVID-19 intervened, economic growth, rising wages, the development of high-tech sectors and Brexit were encouraging immigration. In 2019, 51% of immigrants were…

Myanmar talks have not lessened two-track deal risks

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MYANMAR

The talks are part of the effort to end decades of fighting between Myanmar's military (Tatmadaw) and various ethnic minority armed groups (EMAGs).