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Germany's SPD will struggle to emerge from low point

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GERMANY

Germany's Social Democrats.

Hungarian by-election portends medium-term instability

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HUNGARY

Fidesz’s surprise by-election defeat.

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…

UK election will complicate Brexit process

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UNITED KINGDOM

The result is a stunning setback for Prime Minister Theresa May. The Conservative Party secured a notably larger share of the vote, but it was outpaced by the Labour Party, which…

Extension beyond May could shift Brexit dynamics

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UK/EU

Brexit extension.

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…

Sri Lanka’s leader looks set for tough poll fight

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SRI LANKA

According to the constitution, the presidential contest must take place in September-October, but parliamentary elections are not due until 2025. President Ranil Wickremesinghe…

New Polish party could hold balance of power

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POLAND

Spring’s emergence onto the political scene

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…