UK/EU: Arbitration threats do not have to mean the end of Irish protocol
Given the ongoing tensions over Northern Ireland, the European Commission is now preparing for both legal action against and renewed political talks with the UK. This follows the UK’s decision to unilaterally prolong the grace periods on the introduction of new customs controls b… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
TANZANIA: Magufuli missing in action
Speculation is mounting about the health of President John Magufuli, who has not been seen in public since late February. Opposition leader Tundu Lissu today, 11 March, claimed that Magufuli is receiving medical treatment in India, but for now the situation is entirely uncertain…. Become a member to read the rest of this article
SPAIN: National consequences of regional political earthquake
Ciudadanos’ decision to file a motion of no confidence against the People’s Party (PP)-led government in the Murcia region on 10 March has triggered political ripples across the country. Shortly after the move, Madrid region President Isabel Diaz Ayuso decided to break her coalit… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching
This updated weekly piece provides snapshots of how selected European governments are dealing with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the week France The last… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
CHINA: 3 takeaways from the National People’s Congress and 14th Five Year Plan
China’s annual parliament session sent a clear signal that GDP growth is no longer the leadership’s top priority. The 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) focuses on indigenous innovation capacity and protecting China’s role in global supply chains. The five-year plan’s tar… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Protests have lost some momentum, but a write-off would be premature
Protests restarted in mid-February, but their frequency and size in the month since then have fallen well short of those last year, easing the immediate pressure on the government. The sentiments that strongly drove the demonstrations persist, but coordination and, secon… Become a member to read the rest of this article