ZAMBIA: Plan spells headline risk for miners, no clear upside for IMF deal
On 17 December, President Edgar Lungu launched Zambia’s new Economic Recovery Programme (ERP) 2020-2023. If Lungu’s ERP was meant to please the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the immediate effect was to generate headline risk as Lungu signaled his intention to push for m… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
BRAZIL: Crucial House election will be late nail-biter and hold agenda hostage
There will be no vote on reforms or fiscal measures until after the February elections for congressional presiding officers. The vote in the House politically pits President Jair Bolsonaro against Speaker Rodrigo Maia. One of two centrist candidates will win the run-off ele… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The risk of government instability is rising in the Czech Republic and Slovenia. In Romania, three center-right parties are struggling to reach an agreement on forming a new coalition government, but an eventual compromise is expected. Meanwhile, Lithuania’s new government is s… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ASIA: Weekly politics update
Below is the weekly update of political developments across East Asia. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. CHINA/AUSTRALIA/US: Canberra’s WTO challenge to Chinese tariffs creates dilemma for Washingto… Become a member to read the rest of this article