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Southern Europe will pursue close relations with China

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EUROPE

The document marks a sharpening in the EU’s position towards China. In the paper, the EU puts forward ten points designed to balance EU-China relations, including greater…

Norway election is unlikely to alter energy policy

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NORWAY

Polls suggest that Conservative Party, which has led government for eight years, will not be re-elected. The smaller parties which the Conservatives usually rely on for…

Future of business in UK territories is uncertain

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UNITED KINGDOM

UK financial transparency.

Japan is likely to win Australian submarine tender

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AUSTRALIA

The Soryu class is currently under consideration by Canberra as a replacement to the RAN's aging fleet of Collins-class submarines, in light of intensifying security challenges in…

Cambodia-US frictions are set to worsen

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CAMBODIA/US

The moves are the latest in a series of frictions between Phnom Penh and Washington which centre on political freedoms in Cambodia and, following his arrest on September 3…

EU-UK compromise unlikely until UK politics changes

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EU/UK

The scope of the bill -- which could enable London to remove the role of the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) and end the application of EU rules to value-added tax (VAT) and…

EU-UK relations enter a decisive period

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EU/UK

The proposals are ambitious and bring both sides closer on some important issues, such as agrifood trade and customs paperwork. However, the proposals ignore UK demands to remove…

Corruption stance will make or break Panama's Cortizo

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PANAMA

Having led the polls throughout the race, Cortizo’s victory is unexpectedly narrow. He is due to take office in July, when he will press ahead with an electoral programme that…

Bulgaria’s coming elections will not produce stability

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BULGARIA

Radev’s dominance in Bulgarian politics is secure at least until the end of April. Galab Donev, a close confidant of his, is slated for reappointment as interim prime minister.

Germany after Merkel will become more China-sceptic

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GERMANY/CHINA

While Merkel has viewed relations with China primarily in terms of economic cooperation and German interests, there is growing opposition to this approach at home, including from…