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ITALY: A noisier political backdrop but Draghi won’t lose much sleep over it

ITALY: A noisier political backdrop but Draghi won't lose much sleep over it | Speevr

The main takeaway from the 3-4 October local elections is that the outcome will not cause any major problem to Prime Minister Mario Draghi’s government. The former ECB chairman, who enjoys approval ratings close to 70%, remains unchallenged. Draghi’s main source of strengt…   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]

PHILIPPINES: As Marcos Jr. enters the race, the wait for Duterte continues

PHILIPPINES: As Marcos Jr. enters the race, the wait for Duterte continues | Speevr

The 2022 picture will remain incomplete until Sara Duterte clarifies her intentions. The outlook for the presidential contest has changed since our initial assessments in the spring — a wide open race is now a greater possibility, especially if Marcos can weather the init…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

SPAIN: Ruling coalition stronger than it looks

SPAIN: Ruling coalition stronger than it looks | Speevr

As expected, the Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) and far-left Unidas Podemos reached an agreement on the draft 2022 budget on 5 October, which the government is expected to approve and send to the Congress of Deputies (lower chamber) in the coming hours. While it remains unclear …   Become a member to read the rest […]