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The pandemic has sharpened questions about the role of South Africa's extensive social grants system in wider economic policy. In particular, emergency provisions have focused…
Wealth, inheritance and ‘solidarity’ taxes are being considered -- with the latter recently flagged as one solution to pay for COVID-19 vaccine procurement and pandemic-related…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258902
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This autumn, bitter conflict between the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union (USR) ended a brief period of centre-right rule, after years of domination by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266230
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Many school districts are now opening online, with a hybrid model or completely in-person. This comes as COVID-19 is creating a US childcare crisis that will have immediate and…
Yet Macron’s chronically poor approval ratings have been accompanied in the last year by a series of sustained societal protests, political missteps and growing disaffection…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253449
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French pension reforms.
Incoming Prime Minister Robert Fico’s gradual adoption of nationalism, aversion to migration and conspiracy theories have jeopardised Slovakia’s reputation as a reliable partner…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283004
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The negotiations follow the government’s refusal last year to pay the final annual tranche of a previous three-year deal. Containing the public-sector wage bill is seen as key for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261160
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Public opinion about both the DCA and tensions in Ukraine is less favourable towards the United States, bolstered by strong criticism from opposition leaders. They will attempt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267306
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Growing tensions.