ITALIA: A wobbly government faces key Emilia-Romagna vote
With a few days left before the vote, the outcome of the regional election in Emilia-Romagna remains unclear; in contrast, the right-wing bloc seems set to win in Calabria. While the right-wing alliance’s possible success in Emilia-Romagna may not push the government beyond … Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
LATAM PULSE
This week the domestic agenda will preoccupy President Ivan Duque in Colombia even after his successful bolstering of bilateral ties with the US. In Argentina, a sub-sovereign bond issue rears its head, while the government hopes to head off oil and gas sector problems. Chile’s g… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: What to expect from 26 January congressional elections
Elections for the 130-seat Congress take place on 26 January. The elections follow the dissolution of the previous legislature on 30 September. As such, the new Congress will only sit until July 2021, after the resumption of the normal electoral timetable. Polling is very limited… Become a member to read the rest of this article
NIGERIA: Supreme court verdicts on 2019 governorship races – a mixed bag
On 20 and 21 January, the supreme court delivered the last batch of verdicts on the legal challenges of the results of gubernatorial elections held in most states in March 2019. Although the judgments suggest a bias towards the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), overall the … Become a member to read the rest […]
CHINA: Economy ends 2019 strongly, but property troubles lie ahead
● Modest and targeted stimulus was effective in 2019, and recent economic data is positive. ● But recent stabilization is likely temporary; weakness could resume late in Q1. ● The housing market is the key variable for growth and stimulus in 2020. China’s e… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
Russia’s new cabinet will be unveiled. Two regions in Italy will hold crucial regional polls. Argentina’s finance minister has ruled out a bailout for Buenos Aires province. The annual gathering of South Africa’s ruling party has come to an end. Poland is moving ahead with its co… Become a member to read the rest […]