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EU emissions reforms will drive up carbon prices

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EU

The proposals include a tighter cap on emissions, bringing the maritime sector into ETS and reducing free allowances for aviation. Together with reform to the ETS’s Market…

Reform will improve foreign firms’ treatment in China

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CHINA

Reform of China's foreign investment law.

Devolution offers rewards in Egypt, but may be gradual

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EGYPT

The Local Administration Draft Law.

Iraqi government formation could be delayed until 2023

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IRAQ

The support of two-thirds of the 329 MPs is needed to back a new government. However, neither of the two main factions can garner this level of support individually, resulting in…

Hungary will ease immigration to meet labour shortage

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HUNGARY

The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…

EU Green Deal will involve greater state regulation

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EU

European Green Deal.

Italy's bank reform will not ease credit crunch soon

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ITALY

Reform of Italy's cooperative banks.

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…

Fiscal framework will aim for sustainability

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BRAZIL

The framework’s goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…

Businesses will face a tougher environment in Hungary

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HUNGARY

Orban's government is hiking taxes on several sectors to plug a widening fiscal deficit, amid concern that the country will not receive substantial EU funding. Unpredictable…