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Polish teachers’ strike will not damage ruling party

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POLAND

The strike's impact on the pre-election situation.

Draft budget will increase Greek taxpayers' burden

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GREECE

Clearing state arrears to the private sector depends on the quartet of international creditors' timely disbursement of financial assistance tranches. The finance ministry is in…

Tunisian labour union may seek direct political power

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TUNISIA

Exacerbated by terrorism and political feuding between Islamist and secular parties, economic difficulties have provided the powerful UGTT with an opportunity to exert more…

Bashir will fight to survive Sudan protests

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SUDAN

Since late December, Sudan has faced a persistent wave of protests, with demonstrators complaining of dire economic conditions but also calling for President Omar al-Bashir to…

US corporate diversity to rise slowly, absent new laws

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UNITED STATES

Companies face pressure to provide career opportunities, and better pay and conditions for low-wage workers, many of whom are on the COVID-19 pandemic front line. For many, making…

EU will pressure eastern members to regulate lobbying

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EU

Regulating lobbying in the eastern EU.

London summit will improve global tax transparency

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INTERNATIONAL

Anti-corruption summit outcome.

Lebanese protest leaders will struggle for control

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LEBANON

On the previous day, an all-party meeting called to manage the fallout from earlier protests in mid-June that turned into sectarian clashes failed because it was boycotted by key…

Algeria brain drain may grow no matter election result

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ALGERIA

One of the symptoms of the policy drift that has characterised Algeria during the latter part of Bouteflika’s rule has been the steady exodus of qualified professionals towards…

Vietnam's growing middle class will test Hanoi

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VIETNAM

Vietnam's emerging middle class.