EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is peaking at different times across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Slovakia has finally exited a month-long government crisis. Ukraine is concerned over escalating fighting in Donbas. In Slovenia, the departure of three deputies from th… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
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: People’s Bank of China calls on global central banks to avoid “dollarization” of digital curre… Become a member to read the rest […]
COTE D’IVOIRE: Implications of Gbagbo’s pending return
On 31 March, the International Criminal Court (ICC) upheld its earlier acquittal of former president Laurent Gbagbo (2000-2010) and his co-defendant and former youth minister Charles Ble Goude. The ruling clears a main hurdle for both defendants to return to Cote d’Ivoire. Nevert… 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… Become a member to read the rest of […]
BULGARIA: Technocratic cabinet or new vote likely after Sunday’s election
Despite poor management of the Covid-19 pandemic, the ruling center-right Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) remains the favorite to win the 4 April parliamentary elections. However, an expectedly more fragmented parliament will make it difficult for any … Become a member to read the rest of this article
EU: German constitutional court probes recovery fund – it is not just noise
Germany’s powerful constitutional court is looking into the EU’s pandemic recovery fund. Until further notice, Berlin is banned from completing national ratification, meaning the EU fund cannot come into force. The proceedings could take time; the political desire to tu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
Crunch time for Singapore Dollar and Renminbi
We estimate that the USD-value of central bank FX reserves – adjusted for currency-valuation effects – in China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand rose by about $342bn (1.5% of GDP) between end-March 2020 and end-February 2021 (see Non… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EMERGING MARKETS: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges
Our Covid-19 vaccination table includes updated information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Below are some of this week’s key developments. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries m… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
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: People’s Bank of China calls on global central banks to avoid “dollarization” of digital curre… Become a member to read the rest […]