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Caretaker cabinets pose challenge in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Caretaker administrations are a consequence of political fragmentation. Some allow existing cabinets to remain with limited powers; others are technocratic in nature, governing…

Social media shifts will harden US political divisions

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UNITED STATES

Millions of them have joined alternative social media platforms such as Parler and Telegram. Content alleging that the election was 'stolen' circulates freely on these platforms…

Balkan public distrust will endanger vaccine take-up

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BALKANS

Non-EU Balkan countries are lagging behind EU member states in securing access to vaccines. However, survey data show that a clear majority of citizens would refuse to accept a…

Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government

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SLOVAKIA

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…

Ivanovic killing may slow EU path of Kosovo and Serbia

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KOSOVO/SERBIA

The prominent ethnic Serb politician’s assassination has shaken Kosovo. It is unclear which of Ivanovic’s many enemies ordered the killing. His death complicates Kosovo’s…

Hungarian Fidesz illiberalism will defy EU criticism

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HUNGARY

The EP vote could in theory lead to sanctions under Article 7 of the EU Treaty (TEU). An 'illiberal state' has emerged in Hungary since 2010, profoundly and durably modifying the…

Ruling weakens Brazil's Lula but will not end his bid

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BRAZIL

The three judges on the appeals court in Porto Alegre found Lula guilty of receiving a seaside apartment worth 2.2 million reais (currently 700,000 dollars) from construction…

Argentine economic morass will hit Macri's prospects

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ARGENTINA

Although eight polling firms had given opposition candidate Alberto Fernandez an edge of 2-8 percentage points (pp) over Macri, the final result showed a difference of over 15 pp…

Libyan major escalation and progress are both unlikely

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LIBYA

The National Conference, which aims to garner Libyans’ thoughts on the conflict and promote reconciliation, is part of the UN’s September 2017 ‘Action Plan’ for ending the…

US media consumption will promote partisan gridlock

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UNITED STATES

Despite reports that nearly all the reviewed emails were duplicates already screened by the FBI, Republican candidate Donald Trump has condemned Comey's announcement as evidence…