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1 – 10 of 27Mulino 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286964
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Parties' pre-election promises on the economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199866
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The budget will prove to be all but the last political event before the final campaign and the May 7 general election. Although the detail had to be determined in cooperation with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198416
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The left-right Greek coalition of Syriza and Independent Greeks took office late in January committed to ending the rigours of the country's bailout programme. However, euro-area…
The government has capitulated to demands by trade unions to lower the retirement age despite a growing demographic imbalance and public finances under strain. In the process…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246637
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Radical leftist Syriza and centre-right New Democracy (ND) are neck-and-neck as they near the September 20 election finishing-line. Neither has viable solutions for Greece's…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB204317
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Poland faces an uncertain second quarter, the economy having slowed to its lowest point since late 2012. Questions are being raised over the outlook for interest rates under new…
The party has been cautious regarding its economic plans, reflecting the difficult fiscal situation it will encounter should it win in July. Low growth and rising debt mean that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287680
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The coalition government of left-wing Syriza and right-wing nationalist Independent Greeks (Anel) significantly lags behind the conservative opposition New Democracy (ND) party in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224184
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Standard & Poor’s (S&P) had already raised Uruguay’s rating to BBB+, with a stable outlook, citing “prudent fiscal management”, but warning of still-high inflation. Despite…