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Fragile Bosnia could shake Balkan region

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BALKANS

Part of the preparations for the summit was the ‘reflection forum’ in Trieste on June 26-27, which gathered representatives of international organisations, media and NGOs from…

Spain could become more active in foreign relations

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SPAIN

Spain’s foreign policy.

Ukraine reconstruction needs money and tough oversight

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UKRAINE

The Lugano conference was an important launch-pad for efforts to mobilise international support. The Ukrainian government presented a Recovery and Development Plan, a lengthy but…

Generous EU funds will help Greece through 2021-22

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GREECE/EU

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the agreement as a national success. It enables the New Democracy government to maintain fiscal stimulus over the next two years…

Extreme weather puts South-eastern Europe under strain

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BALKANS

Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events that strain states' emergency response and fiscal resources. The latest wave of disasters showed no country in…

Turkey's foreign policy will increase its isolation

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TURKEY

However, it has sometimes combined a very confrontational public relationship, including public attacks on an international institution, with a much more cooperative private…

Migration will shape Eritrea's foreign relations

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ERITREA

Large-scale emigrations of Eritreans factor into Asmara's foreign relations. Eritrean migration is more than a humanitarian concern; it is shaping relationships with the EU and…

Delayed energy reforms raise risks for Poland

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POLAND

Poland is under pressure to align with EU policies on climate. However, it has failed to articulate a strategic vision for the energy sector as the mainstream political parties…

Serbia will not substitute China for EU

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SERBIA

Serbia’s supposed turn towards China.

Slovak elections may yield a broad centrist coalition

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SLOVAKIA

Slovakia is facing early general elections in September, with former Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Direction-Social Democracy (Smer-SD) hoping to regain power. Progressive Slovakia…