CHINA: Politburo sees window of opportunity for painful reforms
The Communist Party’s top decision-making body, the 25-person Politburo, held its quarterly meeting on economy policy on 30 April. Significant shifts in economic policy generally require a decision by the Politburo, so these quarterly meetings are worth watching. While the latest… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
GREECE: Seeking a return to normality
Greece opened its food service sector on 3 May and is gearing up to officially welcome tourists to the country from 14 May. Having submitted its Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) plan to Brussels, the government is now turning to the challenges of implementation. T… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
LATAM PULSE
This week, Colombia’s government is on the ropes amid violent protests and the threat of a ratings downgrade if no tax reform can be passed. Brazil’s Senate enquiry into the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic gets underway. In Peru, Pedro Castillo is still ahead of Ke… Become a member to read the rest […]
WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS
The UK government is unlikely to grant a second Scottish independence referendum. China’s antitrust crackdown appears to continue. Colombia’s president has withdrawn a proposed tax reform. Meanwhile, Malaysia and Thailandmight introduce new restrictions to fight Covid-19, the P… Become a member to read the rest of this article