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Rival blocs are neck-and-neck ahead of Swedish vote

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SWEDEN

The co-ruling Social Democrats hold a commanding lead in the polls, but the collective support of the centre-left and centre-right blocs, which matters more, is evenly balanced…

Clientelism will not avail Greek ruling party in 2019

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GREECE

The agreement settles the Macedonian ‘name dispute' that has bedevilled bilateral relations since the mid-1990s. Foreign, not social, issues have taken centre stage in politics…

South Africa’s Ramaphosa will tout reform impetus

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week previously, new Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) showed a worrying deterioration in deficit and debt ratios. However, President…

Cuban vice-president looks set for top job

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CUBA

The 57-year-old heir apparent -- Vice-President Miguel Diaz-Canel -- was born after the 1959 revolution and represents a symbolic generational shift. However, Castro’s continued…

Venezuela's economic woes need long-term remedies

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VENEZUELA

VENEZUELA: Economic woes need long-term remedies

Health reform could bring down Finland’s government

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FINLAND

Healthcare reform in Finland.

Gradual New Zealand lockdown relaxation underway

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NEW ZEALAND

NEW ZEALAND: Gradual lockdown relaxation underway

Colombia dam collapse would be catastrophic

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COLOMBIA

COLOMBIA: Dam collapse would be catastrophic

Climate will alter political competition in Europe

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EUROPE

Climate politics in Europe.

Protests put Kenya’s political leaders under pressure

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KENYA

Although the protests have remained relatively limited in scale and spread, they have nevertheless highlighted widespread opposition to Ruto’s economic policies and led to…