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EU will struggle to convert China policy into reality

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EU/CHINA

Prior to their visit, von der Leyen outlined the Commission’s “de-risking” policy towards China, whose aims include enhancing strategic independence from China and protecting EU…

Hungary’s Ukraine policy will be driven by pragmatism

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HUNGARY

Hungary’s policy towards Ukraine can appear out of step with the EU mainstream; it opposed the terms of the EU’s sixth package of sanctions against Russia. However, Budapest’s…

Kyrgyzstan will resist pressure to rein in re-exports

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KYRGYZSTAN

Growing US pressure seeks to ensure that Russia's neighbours comply with Western sanctions. Moscow is exploiting trade links with its neighbours in the region to acquire…

Italy’s new coalition should give short-term stability

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ITALY

Italy's new government.

Foreign powers will use media for Balkan influence

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BALKANS

Western media have been present in the Balkans for decades through the likes of the BBC and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). Large media corporations in Russia, China…

Serbia’s new cabinet will nurture ties with Russia

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SERBIA

SERBIA: New cabinet will nurture ties with Russia

Tsipras's visit to Moscow is a political gambit

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GREECE/RUSSIA

GREECE/RUSSIA: Tsipras's visit is a political gambit

Chinese BRI in Balkans will rouse West’s concerns

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BALKANS/CHINA

Chinese projects in Balkans.

EU and US neglect will encourage Bosnia’s nationalists

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BOSNIA

Bosnian Serb representatives are boycotting state institutions over the genocide law imposed by departing High Representative Valentin Inzko. Their leader, Milorad Dodik, is…

Kosovo police raid will add to Serbian tariff tensions

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KOSOVO/SERBIA

KOSOVO/SERBIA: Police raid will add to tariff tensions