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German government will push for EU reforms

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GERMANY

Baerbock used the occasion to push publicly for ambitious EU reform proposals on issues such as qualified majority voting (QMV) and making representation in the European…

Albania will limit media freedom by curtailing access

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ALBANIA

The Albanian section of the report, published by a consortium of journalists’ organisations, focuses on shortcomings in relation to the independence of the media regulator; raises…

Turkey will claim larger share of Balkan gas markets

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BULGARIA/TURKEY/BALKANS

Turkish state-owned utility BOTAS has a supply contract with Bulgargaz which also includes access to the Bulgarian grid. It is in position to resell Russian gas to customers in…

Swiss elections show falling support for green parties

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SWITZERLAND

The SVP increased its vote share by 2.3 percentage points to 27.9%. The main losers were the Green Party and the Green Liberal Party, which collectively lost eleven seats. The…

UK-EU trade negotiations to be contentious

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UK/EU

Outlook for UK-EU trade deals.

Fidesz’s rift with EU centre-right will cost Hungary

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HUNGARY

This increases the likelihood of conflicts between Budapest and Brussels, as Fidesz is expected to ally itself with radical parties internationally. The Hungarian government’s…

Brazilian foreign policy faces new challenges

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BRAZIL

Brazilian foreign policy under Aloysio Nunes.

Hagia Sofia decision will deepen Turkey’s estrangement

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TURKEY

After 86 years, the 6th-century Byzantine basilica, a world-famous museum, has been restored for full use by Sunni Muslim worshippers. Although tourists may still have access…

Fading support for Ukraine will affect EU policymaking

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EU

This suggests a growing disconnect within European society from the realities of the war and a decrease in the perceived threat posed by Russia. This outcome reflects heightened…

East Timor entry to ASEAN likely to see further delay

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ASEAN

East Timor and ASEAN.