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Security struggles will exacerbate violence in Mexico

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MEXICO

Although this scenario had already been contemplated in the official decree that established the GN in 2019, the new terms for military deployments are notably different.

Demographic dividend has been wasted in Brazil

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BRAZIL

In much of the world, COVID-19 has exacted a heavy toll on young people, who saw their education disrupted and were frequently the first victims of the impact on labour markets…

Germany’s economy will struggle to grow this year

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GERMANY

GDP appears to have remained flat, quarter-on-quarter, in January-March, while there was a significant fall in industrial production in March and in investor confidence over the…

Uncertainty around UK Brexit legislation will be high

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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK government’s path to March 29, 2019, when the United Kingdom is due to leave the EU, could be blocked by parliament. There is the headline legislative work of passing any…

The EU will discreetly outsource migration management

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EU

EU's migration policies towards North Africa.

Hungary will ease immigration to meet labour shortage

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HUNGARY

The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…

Migrant crisis to complicate Cameron's EU negotiation

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UNITED KINGDOM

As intended, the changes will temporarily ease the Conservative Party's internal atmosphere, most importantly before the October annual party conference. However, they are…

Central America faces major challenges in 2021

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CENTRAL AMERICA

While governments have begun tentative efforts to restart economic activity, the crisis is far from over. It looks sure to shape the main issues of 2021, exacerbating all the…

Bavaria’s October poll will be Merkel’s next test

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GERMANY

A compromise was found yesterday, but the stability of the coalition as well as the CDU/CSU partnership are now under question.

Russia cannot expect Central Asian backing for war

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CENTRAL ASIA

Russia's invasion of Ukraine places Central Asian governments in an awkward position. They are economically dependent on Russia and vulnerable to President Vladimir Putin's…