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EU right-wing cooperation will be ad hoc

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EU

Polls suggest that right-wing groups could have a majority in the European Parliament for the first time

COVID-19 will hold back longer EU life expectancy

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EU

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the trend adding years to average life expectancy, especially in the eastern EU

Germany’s political fragmentation will deepen

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GERMANY

Three new parties have been launched in Germany since the start of this year

Germany’s exports will continue to struggle

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GERMANY

High energy prices and cooling foreign demand, particularly from China, are hurting Germany’s trade position

EU Green parties will struggle electorally

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EU

In Slovenia and Germany Greens are prominent in government, but elsewhere are mostly in opposition or out of parliament

AfD surge will impact the German policy agenda

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GERMANY

Support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has doubled since the last federal election in September 2021

Minor parties will decide Slovakia’s next government

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SLOVAKIA

The September 30 Slovak elections will likely produce a fragmented parliament, as in every election except 2012

Climate concern is higher in northern EU member states

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EU

There is a striking difference in public concern about climate change between the EU’s north, and its east and south

Northern Kosovo will remain a flashpoint

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SERBIA/KOSOVO

Western states are seeking to prevent conflict between Kosovo’s government and its Serb minority

Europe’s housing challenges are deepening

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EUROPE

High inflation and interest rates are worsening Europe’s housing crisis