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Support for the populist Sweden Democrats could fall

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SWEDEN

The government's response to populism.

Finland will shift to the right following election

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FINLAND

Marin’s Social Democrats (SDP) finished in third place behind the right-wing populist Finns Party. The change in government coincides with a transforming geopolitical and security…

Second Spanish election may not end political deadlock

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SPAIN

Polls suggest that, although there may be some changes in party performance from the general election in December 2015, it is likely that again no party will win a majority and a…

Italy's Renzi will face critical tests before year-end

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ITALY

This is a crucial step for the government before year-end, together with long-term banking issues and slowing economic recovery. The European Commission has allowed Italy…

Sri Lanka’s leader looks set for tough poll fight

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SRI LANKA

According to the constitution, the presidential contest must take place in September-October, but parliamentary elections are not due until 2025. President Ranil Wickremesinghe…

Turkey’s economic policies could change after election

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TURKEY

The Joint Policies Agreement (JPA) issued by the NA in January promises to end President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox monetary policies that have worried international…

Prospects for South Africa in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for South Africa in 2020.

Erdogan will maximise Turkish vote with no resistance

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TURKEY

TURKEY: Erdogan will maximise vote with no resistance

Honeymoon period of Panama’s Mulino will be brief

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PANAMA

Mulino assumed the candidacy late in the race, after former President Ricardo Martinelli (2009-14) was disqualified over a corruption conviction. The new president will face…

Uganda's Museveni faces challenging new term

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UGANDA

Beyond the new health crisis, the new government faces multiple challenges that should make for a difficult term in office.