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Turkey’s new cabinet will prioritise stability

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TURKEY

The much anticipated appointments of new ministers of finance, foreign affairs and interior -- replacing incumbents that in various ways no longer serve the president's interests…

War in Ukraine will deepen poverty in Central Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

Central-East European (CEE) economies grow faster than most in good times but are more vulnerable in bad times, lacking the political and financial capital and competences to…

Regional issues frustrate Nairobi’s foreign strategy

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KENYA

The trip comes shortly after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Somalia can pursue a claim against Kenya over a maritime boundary dispute. The ruling was the…

Premier lingers on in lacklustre Georgian government

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GEORGIA

The timing of the reshuffle was logical, but execution has been haphazard and indecisive, furthering popular disappointment with the ruling Georgian Dream (GD) coalition's…

Georgia's Ivanishvili may be forced to sack ministers

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GEORGIA

A dramatic slide in the currency -- despite early expert warnings -- has laid bare the government's incompetence in responding to economic challenges. The latest polls show most…

Time runs short for Ukraine-Russia gas resolution

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Ukraine's current arrangements with Russia on gas imports and transit to Europe end in December, and a replacement deal is looking unlikely. Ukraine, Russia and the EU each have…

‘No deal’ Brexit could become more likely

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EU/UK

A ‘no deal’ outcome from the negotiations would have massively disruptive effects on both sides of the Channel.

London and Edinburgh are set to clash on fisheries

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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK government’s plans to take on key aspects of the governance and management of such issues have prompted accusations of a power-grab from Edinburgh and Cardiff, and threaten…

Romanian recovery plan renews state capacity doubts

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ROMANIA

The plan includes ambitious reforms and investment projects, but the Commission’s critical first reactions highlight questions around the feasibility of some of these reforms and…

Putin re-election leaves Russia's dilemma unresolved

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RUSSIA

With 98.8% of votes counted, turnout was put at 67.5%, close to the 70.0% the Kremlin had flagged up as desirable. Putin's victory is about continuity rather than a new start, and…