Latam July 23, 2021 BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s return to his Big Center origins is the new normal Brazil, Politics Mario Marconini Faced with dire electoral prospects in the polls and a Senate inquiry into the pandemic that will not cut him some slack, President Jair Bolsonaro has taken to threatening Brazil’s democracy on a regular basis. Of lately, he has... Read More...
Asia July 23, 2021 SOUTHEAST ASIA: What to watch over the next two weeks South East Asia, Politics Bob Herrera-Lim Indonesia is showing signs of epidemiological improvement, but the data nationally are uneven and there is a risk that the gradual easing of community restrictions planned for 26 July may be too early. Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam are in roughly... Read More...
Africa July 23, 2021 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Third pandemic wave hits hardest Sub-Saharan Africa, Politics Anne Frühauf, Malte Liewerscheidt Sub-Saharan Africa remains in the grip of a fresh Covid-19 wave stretching health services and forcing some governments to re-impose at least limited restrictions. Following major supply disruption in Q2, the region’s vaccine pipeline for the remainder of 2021 has... Read More...
Europe July 23, 2021 EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching Europe, Politics vaccines, editorial, covid-19 Andrius Tursa, Antonio Barroso, Carsten Nickel, Luis Cornago 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. <h2 style="text-align:... Read More...
Europe July 23, 2021 UK: A test case for the downside risks of vaccination success Politics, UK Carsten Nickel UK pandemic politics point to the downside risks that might be associated with a quick vaccine roll-out. The UK has been faster, more efficient, and the vaccine has been accepted by a larger share of the population than in almost... Read More...
Asia July 23, 2021 INDIA: Pegasus scandal unlikely to hinder Modi’s ability to govern India, Politics Aditi Phadnis Much of the business in the lower house (Lok Sabha) of India’s parliament has remained suspended for the third day running following outrage over the revelation that many public leaders, including some who have recently become ministers, were targets... Read More...
Europe July 23, 2021 GREECE: Infection surge dominates daily political agenda Greece, Politics Wolfango Piccoli The resurgence of the pandemic dominates the political agenda, reducing the prospects of a cabinet reshuffle and/or snap elections by year-end. The reform of the supplementary pension system is likely to secure the required parliamentary approval by the end of... Read More...
Macro July 21, 2021 EMERGING MARKETS: Covid-19 Vaccination Strategies and Challenges Emerging Markets, Politics vaccines, editorial, covid-19 Teneo Macro 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... Read More...
Europe July 21, 2021 RUSSIA: Taking first steps towards carbon accounting and regulation Politics, Russia Andrius Tursa While a new greenhouse gas emissions law marks a first step towards creating a national emissions accounting and regulating framework, nascent climate policies leave a lot of uncertainty for businesses. Russia’s heavy industry companies – which have most at stake... Read More...
Europe July 21, 2021 GERMANY: Flood catastrophe – electoral implications Germany, Politics Carsten Nickel After last weekend’s flood catastrophe in western parts of the country, much of the commentary has focused on comparisons with similar events in 2013 and in 2002, and their effects on the elections in these years. There is a... Read More...
