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Markets may misjudge risk of Greek exit from euro-area

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GREECE/EURO-AREA

While the scope for widespread contagion across Southern Europe is much more limited this time around because of the new ownership structure of Greece's public debt -- more than…

Public concerns will slow EU and UK privatisation

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EUROPE

Privatisation moves.

VW affair raises 'German model' questions

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GERMANY

The financial implications of the VW scandal could threaten the operation of Germany's largest carmaker. The scandal is damaging the reputation of not only the car sector but also…

Bulgaria’s supine media are unlikely to change

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BULGARIA

This ranking for the second year in a row caused consternation and furious debate among prominent Bulgarian journalists, but barely registered with the government in Sofia; the…

Tax changes could drive Greek shipowners abroad

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GREECE

The impact of Greece's economic crisis on its shipping industry.

Inequality may rise on Germany's political agenda

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GERMANY

Inequality in Germany.

Central European local investors will hold on to bonds

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CENTRAL EUROPE

The lira’s collapse is fuelling outflows from Turkey’s local currency government debt market, as foreign investors reduce their purchases of emerging market (EM) domestic debt…

EU-Swiss deal unlikely in the near future

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EU/SWITZERLAND

EU-Swiss impasse.

Central-East European business model will slow growth

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EASTERN EUROPE

The concentration of big business in domestic moguls’ hands.

Migrant lack will worsen Eastern Europe’s skills set

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EASTERN EUROPE

The plan includes investment in the skills needed for the transition from heavy industry to a greener, smarter and more electric future. Those skills are in short supply thanks to…