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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…

Catalan vote may go ahead despite Madrid’s opposition

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SPAIN

The Catalan parliament on September 6 and 7 approved laws providing for an independence referendum on October 1 and outlining the framework for a transition to an independent…

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Romania’s political renewal is still unlikely

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ROMANIA

The PNL is on the verge of replacing the former communist Social Democratic Party (PSD) in office. The change is more apparent than real. Both wish to lower expectations and…

Romanian ruling party could limit post-Dragnea reforms

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ROMANIA

Romania after Dragnea.

Erdogan will exploit rifts within Turkish opposition

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TURKEY

Imamoglu wishes to run for state president in 2028, possibly facing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. His ambition to do so as leader of the main opposition People’s Republican…

Bosnia’s Federation entity may soon become ungoverned

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BOSNIA

They were participating in a rally ahead of snap elections in Turkey, aimed at a Europe-wide audience to circumvent bans on pro-Erdogan gatherings in several EU member countries…

Prospects for Western Europe in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for Western Europe in 2019.

Zimbabwe opposition win cements Chamisa's leadership

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ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE: Opposition win cements Chamisa's leadership

Togo’s president will prioritise economic recovery

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TOGO

This latest warrant issued against Kodjo is widely viewed as an attempt to intimidate further a leading opposition figure, as well as to send a strong message to other critics of…