FRANCE: The perils of ramming pension reform through
The intensification of the opposition’s filibustering efforts has led the government to consider using article 49.3 of the constitution to force passage of its pension reform. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is unlikely to resort to the “nuclear option” immediately, however, as h… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]
GERMANY: As CDU soul searching continues, the winner might be Merkel
Outgoing Christian Democrats (CDU) chief Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer (AKK) announced yesterday, 24 February, that the search for a new leader would be expedited. Rather than at the regular CDU conference at the end of the year, the new party leader will be chosen at a special conf… Become a member to read the rest of […]
GHANA: Akufo-Addo’s costly popularity boost
President Nana Akufo-Addo’s announcement last week that he would run in the 7 December presidential election comes as no surprise. The weakness of the opposition makes Akufo-Addo the frontrunner, rather than his popularity or the impressive economic headline numbers. In this rega… Become a member to read the rest of this article
JAPAN: Abe unveils new policies to combat epidemic as public support falters
The Abe government unveiled a new basic policy to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak on 25 February. The absolute number of cases remains relatively low, the government is hoping to prevent the emergence of the large disease clusters seen in other countries. The governm… Become a member to read the rest of this article
GHANA: Akufo-Addo’s costly popularity boost
President Nana Akufo-Addo’s announcement last week that he would run in the 7 December presidential election comes as no surprise. The weakness of the opposition makes Akufo-Addo the frontrunner, rather than his popularity or the impressive economic headline numbers. In this rega… Become a member to read the rest of this article