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France’s Macron faces serious revolt over pensions

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FRANCE

France's eight trade unions have declared a series of national one-day strikes against the reform starting from January 19. The outcome of the pension reform efforts will likely…

Croatia will remain under pressure until 2020 election

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CROATIA

The government has capitulated to demands by trade unions to lower the retirement age despite a growing demographic imbalance and public finances under strain. In the process…

Eastern EU may target those vulnerable to inflation

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EU

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cut the supply of major staples to the Baltic states and the Visegrad Four (V4: Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia). Local factors, such as import…

Germany’s opposition CDU faces a defining year ahead

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GERMANY

The election of Merz, who lost the last two leadership contests to centrist candidates, suggests the CDU will pivot to the right in key policy areas.

Lifting capital controls underpins Iceland’s growth

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ICELAND

Iceland‘s macroeconomic outlook.

French reform drive could slow down

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FRANCE

France's reform agenda.

The Netherlands’ Rutte may be losing grip on power

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NETHERLANDS

Outlook for the Dutch government.

Poland's pension reform may undermine public finances

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POLAND

The zloty resumed a depreciating trend on July 4, following the announcement of radical pension reform by Development Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. A combination of investor…

Policy will strain the German pension system

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GERMANY

Germany’s pension system.

Soft landing has become more likely in Central Europe

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EU

The NBP’s March Inflation Report lowers its forecast for average CPI significantly to 1.7%, from 3.2% in its November forecast; GDP is to grow by 4.0% (November: 3.6%). Outside…