ITALY: From Super Mario to Mario?
After a little more than three months in office, Prime Minister Mario Draghi has still not made his mark. There has been no discernible departure from the previous government in key policy areas, like the management of the pandemic and the economy. The implausible coali… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
GERMANY: What does it mean to go Green?
The Greens are rapidly emerging as the new centrist player in German party politics and will most likely be part of the next federal government.In its manifesto, the party supports ambitious public investment and a laxer approach to public debt, but coalitional politics will lik… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
POLAND: Ambitious recovery package aims to revert the decline of United Right
The government’s ambitious post-pandemic recovery plan is an attempt to recover public support after a challenging year marked by the pandemic and recurring fractures within the United Right coalition. New spending initiatives could slow down fiscal consolidation in th… Become a member to read the rest of this article
TURKEY: Easing restrictions but luring back tourists will be hard
Economic (and political) imperatives continue to shape Turkey’s fight against Covid-19. The vaccination rollout is currently disrupted by supply issues and it is unclear when an adequate provision will be secured. Barring a late rebound, the tourism season this year is … 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 improve… Become a member to read the rest of […]
FRANCE: Betting on the post-pandemic bonanza
As the vaccination campaign progresses – around one-quarter of the population has received at least one dose of the jab – President Emmanuel Macron looks determined to leave Covid-19 restrictions behind. Macron seems to be betting that the expected rebound in the second half of t… Become a member to read the rest of […]
CZECH REPUBLIC: ANO’s decline continues ahead of October elections
The ruling Action of Dissatisfied Citizens (ANO) is continuing to lose voter support ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for 8-9 October. New spending initiatives could mitigate a decline in ANO’s popularity but are unlikely to reverse the negative trend. While the… Become a member to read the rest of this article
UK: Scottish independence keeps simmering, English realignment continues
Despite the SNP’s win in Scotland, a second independence referendum is not likely before the next UK general election, which might now be held around 2023. Now essentially a different party from the Conservatives who returned to power over a decade ago, PM Boris Johnson’s … 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. Graph of the week France – T… Become a member to read the rest of […]
EUROPE: CEE PULSE
Against the backdrop of a swiftly improving epidemiological situation, countries across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are easing Covid-19 restrictions. Bulgaria is heading to snap parliamentary elections in July, while a referendum on dissolving parliament and holding an ear… Become a member to read the rest of this article