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GERMANY: It’s the pandemic, stupid!

GERMANY: It’s the pandemic, stupid! | Speevr

The Greens are trying to regain momentum for their campaign with the promise of a climate protection ministry. It would be equipped with the same cabinet veto power as the finance ministry. As discussed in the aftermath of the flood catastrophe, however, the most important questi…   Become a member to read the rest of […]

FRANCE: What to watch after the summer

FRANCE: What to watch after the summer | Speevr

With politics mostly on hiatus given the summer holidays, September is expected to trigger the unofficial start of the campaign for next year’s presidential election. Below we provide an overview of the key issues to watch in the coming weeks. – ” Anti-pass ” movement: The num…   Become a member to read the rest […]

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching | Speevr

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 Spain – Last week ha…   Become a member to read the rest […]

EUROPE: CEE PULSE

EUROPE: CEE PULSE | Speevr

Relatively low immunization rates and gradually rising Covid-19 infections in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) raise concerns about the new wave of the pandemic. This week, Bulgarian parliament will vote on the government of Prime Minister-designate Plamen Nikolov, nominated by t…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching | Speevr

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 Spain – The Delta vari…   Become a member to read the rest […]

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv

RUSSIA/UKRAINE: US-German deal on Nord Stream 2 gives Moscow leverage over Kyiv | Speevr

The US-German agreement allowing the completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline represents a political victory for Moscow. Nord Stream 2 is expected to substantially lower Russian gas shipments through Ukraine after 2024 thereby limiting Kyiv’s revenue from transit and heigh…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

POLAND/HUNGARY: Rule of law dispute could bear financial consequences

POLAND/HUNGARY: Rule of law dispute could bear financial consequences | Speevr

Hungary and Poland could see further delays in the approval of their national recovery and resilience plans due to rule of law and anti-corruption concerns in both countries. Faced with substantial financial penalties, Budapest and Warsaw would be more likely to compromise…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching

EUROPE: Managing the pandemic – what we are watching | Speevr

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 Spain – The average of…   Become a member to read the rest […]

UK: A test case for the downside risks of vaccination success

UK: A test case for the downside risks of vaccination success | Speevr

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 any other developed country apart from Isra…   Become a member to read the rest […]

GREECE: Infection surge dominates daily political agenda

GREECE: Infection surge dominates daily political agenda | Speevr

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 August. T…   Become a member to read the rest of this article