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Housing crisis will shape Ireland’s political path

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IRELAND

The situation has become more acute in recent years as demand has continued to far exceed supply. The public sector's role in building new housing has contracted, contributing to…

Kenya finance bill reflects fiscal consolidation drive

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KENYA

President William Ruto wants to use this bill to increase government revenue to help manage the difficult fiscal situation. However, the bill’s critics warn it may aggravate an…

Perez will back 'big tent' approach for US Democrats

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UNITED STATES

Perez won the DNC chair position in the first contested party leadership election in more than a decade. He will help formulate the Democrats’ near-term response to the party’s…

Turkish parties compete on spending pledges for 2023

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TURKEY

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) are both offering largesse to various social groups…

Re-election will still be tough for Canada’s Liberals

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CANADA

Canada’s next federal election must be held by October. Opinion polling is putting the Conservatives ahead.

Germany will face long-term housing problems

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GERMANY

Germany's housing dilemma.

Trudeau budget accepts debt while going for growth

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CANADA

Containing stimulus measures worth over CDN100bn (USD80bn), it aims to nurture and sustain a post-COVID recovery that is now expected to see growth of 6.5% this year. However, it…

US tax reform advantages the Republicans, for now

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UNITED STATES

The sweeping tax reform is US President Donald Trump’s first major legislative victory. Although the bill met strong opposition, and criticism from many leading economists, Trump…

Fiscal risks worsen debt outlook in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The lifting of export taxes and the recession have already undermined the government's goal of reducing the fiscal deficit: in 2016 the primary deficit-to-GDP ratio will be even…

Kenya's courts and counties expand Ruto’s challenges

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KENYA

Separately, the government is locked in a battle with county administrations that are demanding increased funds. Together, devolution and a resolute judiciary are complicating…