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Europe’s populist parties may shift climate debate

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EUROPE

While most attention has fixed on populist parties’ views on immigration and cultural integration, their rhetoric often targets other policy areas, notably climate and energy.

EU will struggle to meet new climate targets

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EU

If approved, the targets will profoundly shape EU economic and environmental policy over the next two decades. The power sector will bear most of the decarbonisation burden to…

UK premier’s net zero gambit is unlikely to bear fruit

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UK

The main announcements included slowing the transition away from home heating systems and cars which run on fossil fuels. The first poll since the announcements shows an increase…

Reform of Germany’s economy faces serious challenges

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GERMANY

Arguably the greatest challenge for his three-party government, which includes the Greens and Free Democrats (FDP), will be addressing the need to transform Germany’s economy for…

Second COVID wave could stall Macron’s relaunch

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FRANCE

However, the second lockdown in October and November, coupled with persistent uncertainty about the pandemic’s trajectory, threatens to undermine the effectiveness of Relaunching…

Italy’s public sector reforms face uphill battle

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ITALY

The PNRR is vital to revive growth in the EU’s most fragile economy. In addition to providing foundations for a strong economic recovery from COVID-19, the PNRR also focus on…