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EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update | Speevr

Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. European Union The European Central Bank (ECB) kept rates unchanged but pledged to expand its …   Become a member to read the rest […]

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update | Speevr

Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Daily graph The number of reported cases of Covid-19 varies substantially across countries. This is exp…   Become a member to read the rest […]

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update | Speevr

Below is the first edition of our daily update on the politics of the coronavirus epidemic. The analysis is focused on how selected national governments and the European Union (EU) are responding to the outbreak and its political and policy consequences. European…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

ITALY: Political impact of Covid-19 will materialize after the crisis

ITALY: Political impact of Covid-19 will materialize after the crisis | Speevr

Italy is struggling to halt the spread of Covid-19 that has killed 148 people and infected 3858 individuals (as of 5 March at 6pm local time). The data released on 5 March by the authorities indicated that the number of infected increased by almost 600 individuals over the previo…   Become a member to read […]

EUROPE: Migration crisis 2.0? Why this time is different

EUROPE: Migration crisis 2.0? Why this time is different | Speevr

Since the 2015 migration crisis, the political balance has shifted in many countries along the infamous “Balkan route,” but also in Greece, Turkey, and Northern Syria. Following the pushback against German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s brief open-borders policy, the majority …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

UK/EU: Brexit means Brexit – but what does Canada mean?

UK/EU: Brexit means Brexit – but what does Canada mean? | Speevr

European Union (EU) member states are expected to agree their negotiation mandate for chief negotiator Michel Barnier by 25 February, but the main conflict lines with the UK are already on display. In public comments, UK negotiator David Frost has re-iterated the UK’s rejection o…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

Many factories remain closed in China. Constitutional amendments continue to progress through Russia’s parliament. Germany’s main governing party will have to look for a new leader. Meanwhile, India’s ruling party is bracing for yet another defeat, Romania’s new cabinet will be u…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

China might continue to intervene in markets to prevent excessive falls in benchmark indexes. Both the EU and the UK have presented their plans for trade talks. Argentina’s Buenos Aires province could enter default this week. South Africa’s currency is bracing for a crucial month…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS

WEEKLY POLITICAL COMPASS | Speevr

China is trying to contain the coronavirus. The UK is finally exiting the EU. Meanwhile, Japan is preparing to evacuate its citizens from Hubei province, Slovenia’s prime minister has resigned, at least eight parties swill make up Peru’s new parliament, and South Africa’s cabinet…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

POLAND: Judicial reform returns to spotlight

POLAND: Judicial reform returns to spotlight | Speevr

Despite domestic and international criticism, the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party will likely advance new disciplinary measures for judges along with a raft of other changes in the area of the judiciary. The move will reinforce concerns about the quality of democratic ins…   Become a member to read the rest of this article