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Asset declarations may boost transparency in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

The decision to put asset declarations in the public domain, which had been bitterly opposed by many politicians, represents a major victory for campaigners in favour of open…

Data privacy will move up US regulatory agenda

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UNITED STATES

The FCC approved new rules on October 27 governing how ISPs can use and distribute customers’ personal information to outside entities. These rules shift much of the power over…

Azerbaijani leader narrows access to power

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AZERBAIJAN

The Azerbaijani president's capture of greater powers.

Foreign policy faces uncertainty and dispute in Chile

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CHILE

In the politically charged context of debate about the constitutional reform, foreign policy has become an arena of ideological confrontation at odds with the pragmatism and broad…

Tunisia risks extended political uncertainty

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TUNISIA

Such a move was expected after Saied last month declared an indefinite extension to exceptional measures imposed in July, which effectively gave him total control over the state…

Pandemic will test parliamentary scrutiny in Europe

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EUROPE

Far-reaching law-making powers have been delegated to governments throughout Europe, which have engaged in unprecedented levels of public spending; the urgency posed by the…

Eastern EU will fail to implement whistleblower rules

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EASTERN EUROPE

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are under pressure to adopt whistleblower legislation in order to combat the misuse of EU funds and other breaches of EU law. In…

Trump claims of executive privilege expected to fail

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UNITED STATES

Efforts to investigate the former president’s tax returns, together with a separate congressional investigation into the events of January 6, are raising questions over the extent…

North Macedonia's political stalemate will continue

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NORTH MACEDONIA

The coalition reshuffle increases Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski’s majority in the 120-strong parliament from 64 to 65 MPs. That may ease the incorporation of a ‘Bulgarian…

Ethiopia’s state of emergency risks controversy

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ETHIOPIA

Political implications of Ethiopia's COVID-19 state of emergency.