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Mediterranean storms will affect southern Europe

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EU

EU: Mediterranean storms will affect southern Europe

Middle East states will look to Europe’s gas market

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MIDDLE EAST/EUROPE

Eastern Mediterranean countries are scrambling to step up production and develop export channels for their gas to meet demand from Europe due to the Ukraine war. However, they…

Rabat’s maritime sector will help geopolitical aims

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MOROCCO

Existing conditions facilitate this: the country's open economy is highly dependent on foreign trade, it enjoys access to Mediterranean and Atlantic routes and ongoing…

Drought could be a defining issue in Spanish elections

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SPAIN

April was the hottest and driest month since records began in 1961. Drought is harming agricultural production and pushing up food prices; it has become a key issue ahead of…

Turkey will prioritise naval power

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TURKEY

Anadolu is the biggest warship ever commissioned by the navy. It showcases Turkey’s geopolitical ambitions, which are closely associated with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and…

Syrian drug traffickers could shift routes to Libya

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LIBYA

Still, the narcotics trade provides a lucrative alternative revenue stream for government-aligned actors in Syria. These external pressures are therefore instead likely to prompt…

Egypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector

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EGYPT

It has experienced a surge in investment in renewable energy, with projects worth USD4.4bn under development and prospective investments of a further USD6bn. Renewable energy is…

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…

Warmer Greek-Turkish ties could resolve knotty issues

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GREECE/TURKEY

GREECE/TURKEY: Warmer ties could resolve knotty issues

North Sea wind pact will require major state support

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EUROPE

It is a pact of North Sea countries aiming to install almost 120 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and at least 300 gigawatts by 2050. The agreement reflects efforts to…