EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The economic reopening is gathering pace across Central and Eastern Europe, with Latvia set to remove border controls and other travel restrictions with its Baltic neighbors later this week. Uncertainty surrounding the presidential election continues to dominate Poland’s politica… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password Remember Me […]
JAPAN: Government prepares for next steps as new infections fall
● The Abe government will likely decide to lift the state of emergency for the majority of Japan’s 47 prefectures on Thursday, 14 May. ● The administration, contending with prefectural governors who have offered their own plans for exiting from social distancing, plans to issu… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
UKRAINE: Adoption of banking bill crucial for cooperation with IMF
On Wednesday, 13 May, parliament is expected to adopt a bill significantly limiting the chances of former owners of nationalized banks from recovering their assets. The adoption of the law would be welcomed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), likely leading to an approval o… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
MALAYSIA: As outbreak fears gradually recede, political knives are drawn
On 18 May, parliament will meet for the first time under the new government of Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin. The agenda of the one-day sitting is to hear the message of the king for its new session and to hold discussions on the government’s response to the Covid-19 outbreak. … Become a member to […]
MEXICO: Still struggling with security amid Covid-19
The government yesterday, 11 May, published a decree authorizing the use of the armed forces in public law enforcement until 2024. Below we examine the significance of this move and its implications. The decree is in line with the 2019 constitutional reform that led to the cre… Become a member to read the rest […]