CEE: 17+1 summit reaffirms dwindling appeal of Chinese investment
Enthusiasm for the 17+1 cooperation format with China is waning among the EU members in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) due to unfulfilled investment pledges, and rising concerns over security and geopolitical pressures. As a result, Beijing will likely focus on fostering its re… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
GREECE: Struggling with crisis management
The government is increasingly struggling to maintain an image of competence and sensible management of the public health emergency. Meanwhile, the budget is off track after just the first month of the year due to the escalating costs of the pandemic. Praised for its… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SPAIN: What to watch after the Catalan election
The regional election taking place in Catalonia this Sunday, 14 February, will determine whether the new Catalan government develops a more confrontational stance towards Madrid on the secession issue. On the national level, the vote could complicate cooperation between the Repub… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Pandemic downsides abound amid ‘vaccine apartheid’
Pandemic downsides abound amid ‘vaccine apartheid’ A second Covid-19 surge is putting to the test assumptions that the pandemic’s public health impact across the continent has been comparatively mild. Health crises and on-and-off lockdowns may be a recurring feature of 2021 and b… Become a member to read the rest of this article