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Saudi subsidy reforms unlikely to spark major protests

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SAUDI ARABIA

Political impact of subsidy reform.

Dutch polls favour right-wing parties

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NETHERLANDS

The centre-right Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the recently established New Social Contract (NSC) are leading in the polls. Close behind them is the GreenLeft-Labour…

Middle East socioeconomic trajectories are negative

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MIDDLE EAST

Lower global oil prices contributing to new tensions in both oil-producing and oil-importing countries.

Belarus government will have to make unpopular cuts

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BELARUS

Revenue problems facing the Belarusian government.

France’s Macron faces tough choices on pension reform

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FRANCE

French pension reforms.

Oman will struggle to balance social and fiscal needs

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OMAN

The additional income is being partly used to direct support to poorer segments of society. However, this has not ended the mounting popular pressure for accelerated change. The…

Next-generation Gulf monarchs will set new rules

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GULF STATES

This brings in different perspectives on issues such as economic diversification, social liberalism, Israel and the role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Russia's welfare policies need change to cut poverty

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RUSSIA

Families with children have been the main beneficiaries of expanded government support during the pandemic. This has helped sustain consumption and mitigated the fall in real…

Middle East subsidy cuts will evoke mixed reactions

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MIDDLE EAST

Fuel subsidy cuts in the Middle East and North Africa.

Oman's state-society relations may slowly change

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OMAN

Many welcomed the decision, believing it reflected the authorities’ acknowledgement of social realities. The decision also builds on other changes to state-society relations, such…