GREECE: Labor market reform after record bond sale
Greece is experiencing a slow start to its tourism season but even though such a key sector continues to feel the impact of the pandemic, the latest GDP figures provided some encouragement for a swift economic recovery as Covid-19 wanes The country just received its strong… Become a member to read the rest of […]
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. France – The seven-day average of daily c… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
The mounting suspicions of corruption will likely hurt the center-right Citizens for the European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) in the July elections. Latvia’s Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins went ahead with the anticipated cabinet reshuffle, while the Czech government is likely… 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 – Cases have … Become a member to read the rest […]
GERMANY: Saxony-Anhalt election and party manifestos ahead
Last week’s constitutional court ruling on Germany’s climate law has not remained without consequences. The Karlsruhe judges decreed that, in its current form, the law violates the freedoms of future generations in that it postpones the most drastic climate adjustment measures un… Become a member to read the rest of this article
UK: Australia deal to go ahead, but questions remain around “Global Britain”
Following some intense debate in cabinet, it is now likely that the UK and Australia will sign a new free trade agreement at the June G7 meeting in the UK when Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will attend as a guest. The UK has accepted that Australian meat exports will … Become a member […]
SPAIN: Playing for time in Catalonia (and Madrid)
Following a deal between two secessionist parties, a new government was sworn in last week in the region of Catalonia. Despite the hardline rhetoric of new regional Prime Minister Pere Aragones, another unilateral push for independence remains unlikely. Rather, Aragones will cont… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BELARUS: An increasingly brash Lukashenko regime poses multiple risks to Europe
The brazen arrest of a dissident journalist Roman Pratasevich reflects an increasingly restrictive and unpredictable political environment in Belarus, which will continue to pose multiple risks in Europe.The European Union’s (EU) sanctions will hurt the Belarusian aviation secto… Become a member to read the rest of this article
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
A summit between the US and Russian presidents in mid-June seems increasingly likely. Local elections in Croatia reaffirm the ruling party’s strength. A cabinet reshuffle in Latvia may take place after the municipal elections scheduled for 5 June. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, recent ca… 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 key Cov… Become a member to read the rest […]