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Economic pressure will increase on Italian government

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ITALY

The budget will amount to EUR24bn (USD28bn), with a deficit of 4.3% of GDP to support tax cuts and increased spending. The higher-than-expected deficit comes as economic growth…

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…

Inequality will deepen global health divide

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INTERNATIONAL

Health and income inequality correlation.

Finland’s new premier may struggle to survive

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FINLAND

Finland's new prime minister.

Russian governance reforms sustain old political ways

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RUSSIA

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has the backing he needs to deliver his efficiency programme, which still involves top-down government in which recipients have little say.

Mexico fintech sector to boom as the economy struggles

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MEXICO

Mexican fintech growth.

Turkish health system’s troubles will stay a hot topic

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TURKEY

Government parties recently blocked opposition moves to hold a parliamentary debate on attacks on health workers. The government is proud of its heath policies, but the system is…

Bolivia’s gas sector faces major struggles

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BOLIVIA

For the last 25 years, gas exports have been Bolivia’s main source of foreign exchange and the government’s main source of tax income. However, long-time buyer Argentina is moving…

South Africa health plan will fuel chronic uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, despite being a formal government policy goal since the ruling ANC’s 2007 national conference -- and the subject of extensive critical debate and public consultation…