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Slovak government is weighing up early elections

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SLOVAKIA

SaS’s departure from government could trigger early elections and bring to power a new government with a less firmly pro-Western orientation that might substantially change…

Internal contradictions will dog Bulgarian coalition

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BULGARIA

Claiming that 30-40% of advance payments for the much-delayed Hemus motorway had been transferred to the Citizens for Bulgaria’s European Development (GERB) party, Rashkov refused…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…

Governance concerns may affect Poland's credit rating

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POLAND

Moody's may cut Poland's credit rating because of the government's controversial changes to the constitutional court, the agency has warned. The European Commission continues to…

Prospects for Turkey to end-2016

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PROSPECTS H2 2016

Prospects for Turkey to end-2016.

Poland’s expected new government faces range of risks

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POLAND

Financial markets are betting that ending the Law and Justice (PiS) party’s eight-year rule will help unlock EU funds, strengthen Poland’s institutions and increase its…

Bulgaria’s coming elections will not produce stability

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BULGARIA

Radev’s dominance in Bulgarian politics is secure at least until the end of April. Galab Donev, a close confidant of his, is slated for reappointment as interim prime minister.

Political machinations will worsen Venezuela crisis

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VENEZUELA

In a lengthy live broadcast on February 17, President Nicolas Maduro announced measures intended to address the grave economic crisis, while the opposition-dominated National…

Italy’s constitutional reforms face obstacles

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ITALY

Proponents argue that the reforms would enhance political and policy stability; critics fear they would concentrate too much power in one individual. If the proposal fails to…

Economic reform will falter with new Turkish cabinet

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TURKEY

Presenting his government's programme on November 25, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu promised to keep his election campaign pledges, complete major infrastructure projects…