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Italy’s public sector reforms face uphill battle

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ITALY

The PNRR is vital to revive growth in the EU’s most fragile economy. In addition to providing foundations for a strong economic recovery from COVID-19, the PNRR also focus on…

Scottish independence movement faces uncertain future

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UK

During her time in office, the SNP became Scotland's dominant political force and Sturgeon's approval ratings were among the highest of any politician. Her departure raises…

Germany’s trade surplus benefits the euro-area

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EURO-AREA

Germany’s trade surplus.

Rule of law will undermine Italy’s growth potential

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ITALY

Relative to its peers, Italy ranks poorly on rule of law and institutional efficiency indices. Tackling those shortcomings could be crucial to maximising the economic benefit of…

EU markets standards deadlines may be over-ambitious

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EU

Proposed new regulatory standards for EU financial markets.

Far-right party is reshuffling Dutch populism

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NETHERLANDS

Dutch right-wing populism.

France’s Macron faces major test to bolster his appeal

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FRANCE

Yet Macron’s chronically poor approval ratings have been accompanied in the last year by a series of sustained societal protests, political missteps and growing disaffection…

Brexit will continue to undercut UK public policy

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK public policy.

Investment-grade rating will benefit Greece’s economy

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GREECE

This is the first investment-grade (IG) rating given to Athens by one of the ‘big three’ rating agencies since 2010. The upgrade reflects Greece’s strong post-pandemic economic…

Right-wing party could reshape Romanian politics

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ROMANIA

They face an opposition formed of the new radical right and liberal challengers. After decades of largely non-ideological competition focused on corruption and other symbolic…