SPAIN: Implications of Iglesias’s departure
Unidas Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias announced on 15 March that he would resign as Vice Prime Minister to run in the regional election that will take place in Madrid on 4 May. His departure is unlikely to threaten the survival of the ruling Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE)-Podemos… Become a member to read the rest […]
COTE D’IVOIRE: Succession uncertainty by design
Prime Minister Hamed Bakayoko’s death from cancer last week leaves his successor Patrick Achi in pole position to take up the reins from President Alassane Ouattara by 2025. However, the succession debate has only just begun and leaves enough time for other would-be candidates, i… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, energy policy is likely to be under the spotlight in Mexico. Meanwhile, Brazil will recommence some emergency spending as pressure builds to replace the current health minister. Ecuador’s run-off presidential campaign gets under way with a debate scheduled for next Sun… Become a member to read the rest of this article
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
US top officials will meet their counterparts from several countries across Asia. The outcome of Japan’s central bank policy review will be announced. In Germany, Chancellor Merkel’s party has suffered defeats in two regional polls. The campaign for the presidential run-off vote … Become a member to read the rest of this article