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Finland will shift to the right following election

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FINLAND

Marin’s Social Democrats (SDP) finished in third place behind the right-wing populist Finns Party. The change in government coincides with a transforming geopolitical and security…

Potential for protest is growing in Western Europe

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WESTERN EUROPE

Voter discontent in Western Europe.

UK prime minister is unlikely to survive full-term

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UNITED KINGDOM

The vote was triggered by MPs from Johnson’s Conservative Party disillusioned by multiple breaches of COVID-19 regulations in his office and the party’s dwindling support…

The appeal of national populism in Europe will grow

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EUROPE

National populism in Europe.

Kurz will have much leverage over new Austrian leader

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AUSTRIA

Despite stepping down, Kurz will remain leader of the centre-right Austrian People’s Party (OVP) and the party’s parliamentary group leader. The Greens, which had threatened to…

US Republicans face splits beyond Trump candidacy

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UNITED STATES

Rubio was unable to secure sufficient support in the Republican primary contest despite the overwhelming backing of the party elite. This begs the question of why the Trump…

Far-right party will shape mainstream Spanish politics

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SPAIN

Vox has gathered support by staunchly opposing Catalan independence, promoting a nationalist agenda and championing conservative values. The strength of its electoral appeal is…

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…

Euroscepticism will remain an acute problem for the EU

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EU

However, Eurosceptic support has declined since 2016, while most Eurosceptic parties have softened their anti-EU policies and rhetoric. Eurosceptic parties’ main agenda is now to…

UK government seeks to refocus agenda

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UNITED KINGDOM

As the worst stages of the pandemic appear to be over, attention will quickly turn to issues Johnson sees as vital if his Conservative Party is to win the next election. These…