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Serbian government’s judicial reforms are perfunctory

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SERBIA

The changes were aimed at strengthening the independence of and reducing political influence on the Serbian judiciary, and meeting a requirement for progress in EU accession…

Major tests lie ahead for Ecuador’s Noboa

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ECUADOR

The legislation’s smooth journey through Congress illustrates the pragmatic relationship Noboa has established with the legislature. This, however, will be difficult to maintain…

Bosnia's politicians will not work for needed reforms

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BOSNIA

Bosnia's dysfunctional political scene.

Critical EU report on Turkey may trigger 'Turexit'

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EUROPE/TURKEY

Turkey's faltering EU accession process looks more at risk than ever, following Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn's warning that Ankara had "clearly chosen to move away from…

Corruption cases will boost opposition in Italy

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ITALY

Corruption in Italy.

Qatar’s elected Shura Council may invite voter apathy

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QATAR

The Shura Council was first proposed in 2003 but fears that it would prove a combative institution prompted the authorities three times to postpone its introduction. Since it was…

Chile's draft constitution will increase uncertainties

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CHILE

Campaigning has now begun ahead of a plebiscite on September 4 to ratify or reject the text, which introduces universal public pensions and healthcare but leaves important…

Uruguay trade deals will be key to boost recovery

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URUGUAY

The move is part of a trade offensive by President Luis Lacalle Pou, who has instructed the foreign ministry to explore possible FTAs with other countries as well. In a region…

EU presidency will show up Romania’s peripheral status

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ROMANIA

The presidency will put Romania's isolation in the spotlight. It has no backers in the EU prepared to overlook its escalating retreat from democratic and reform commitments, and…

More reforms will follow thin Uruguay referendum win

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URUGUAY

The result was narrow, allowing for different readings by the government and opposition. While the government celebrated the support for the reform package, the opposition was…