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EU's Schengen area is likely to unravel

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EU

Greece's move put off reported attempts by some EU countries to have the country suspended from the 26-state Schengen single-travel area. However, this year's refugee and migrant…

Norway local polls suggest future government change

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NORWAY

The political outlook following local elections in Norway.

EU immigration policy prospects dim further on crisis

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EU

EU immigration policy.

EU foreign policy fragmentation will increase

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EU

Structural challenges to EU foreign policy.

COVID-19 will shift Macron’s policy focus in France

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FRANCE

Macron's support.

The prospects for Italy’s right-wing parties are good

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ITALY

In the past, Silvio Berlusconi’s centre-right Forza Italia (FI) dominated right-wing governments. However, in recent years the far-right has become the leading conservative voice…

New German coalition will emerge from tricky talks

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GERMANY

Such a coalition is the only viable option to form a new government -- yet it is unprecedented at the national level.

Dutch elections will likely reduce government’s power

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NETHERLANDS

The results are expected to show reduced public support for Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s four-party coalition, in response to dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living…

Post-COVID era could be better for European populists

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WESTERN EUROPE

This left little room for politicisation by parties to engage public opinion. However, support for such parties is stable compared to pre-pandemic levels, suggesting they are…

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…