This piece provides an overview of the global geopolitical implications of the administration of US President Joe Biden. As always, please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the issues mentioned in more detail.… Read the rest
Our EM Covid-19 vaccination table includes information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail.… Read the rest
Our EM Covid-19 vaccination table includes information on the immunization strategies selected EMs are pursuing and the challenges they face. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail.… Read the rest
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte is now set to resign in a (belated) move aimed at maximizing his chances to return as the top candidate to lead a new government backed by a broader coalition.… Read the rest
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte faces two key confidence votes in parliament this week as his political survival hangs by a few ballots. Following the exit of Matteo Renzi’s Italia Viva (IV) from the coalition, the PM informed President Sergio Mattarella of his intention to address Parliament and ask for a vote of confidence.… Read the rest
As anticipated, the two votes of confidence that took place earlier this week have not brought an end to the political crisis. Left without an outright majority in the Senate, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte’s government is still in office, but it is not in power.… Read the rest
Abstentions (including from Italia Viva’s senators) in today’s crucial vote in the Senate will likely mean that Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte will secure enough support (157-158 votes) to stay in power.… Read the rest
Some two months ahead of the 15 March general election, the government of PM Mark Rutte has collectively resigned over a childcare benefits scandal. Rutte and his cabinet will continue to serve as caretakers until a new government has been formed after the election.… Read the rest
China is suffering its worst Covid-19 outbreak since July, prompting authorities to re-impose lockdowns in several regions and threatening to derail the recovery of consumer spending. Though authorities are likely to succeed in containing the latest outbreak, in a worst-case scenario, new lockdown measures and weak consumer sentiment could linger for months.… Read the rest
