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Nuclear is no easy fix for Europe’s energy crisis

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EUROPE

For proponents, investment in nuclear energy will enable Europe simultaneously to become energy self-sufficient and reach climate change targets. However, sustained political and…

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

New Dutch government will prioritise higher spending

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NETHERLANDS

His new government, which took a record 271 days to form, is a reiteration of the previous four-party coalition involving Rutte's centre-right People's Party for Freedom and…

EU energy market reform would carry important risks

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EU

Southern European countries want to impose price ceilings and decouple the electricity market from gas prices. They face strong resistance from northern member states, who instead…

Deals pave way for further growth in Indian-US ties

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INDIA/US

The trip underscored the importance that Delhi and Washington give to their partnership, with the two sides announcing various deals covering a range of areas.

Next Dutch government will likely be ‘greener’

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NETHERLANDS

Government formation should have been relatively straightforward but a series of political controversies have damaged VVD leader and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s credibility…

The Gulf will lag on climate action, despite exposure

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GULF STATES

On the same day, opening speakers in a high-profile forum in Abu Dhabi highlighted the emirate’s commitment to renewable energy. Despite the rhetoric and their own vulnerability…

Taro Kono could be Japan’s next prime minister

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JAPAN

He has held high-profile posts since 2015, as minister for foreign affairs and then defence during Shinzo Abe's administration. He now oversees Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s…

Five-party Czech government must compromise on policy

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CZECH REPUBLIC

The five-party coalition enters office at a time of intense economic and social uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising debt and soaring energy prices. Prime…

Stability of Sweden’s new government is fragile

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SWEDEN

Kristersson’s government will be a minority one involving his Moderates, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centrist Liberal Party. The government will rely on the…