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Western capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalSalvini faces a major leadership test in Italy
Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League
ItalyEU elections will test Italy’s government
The EU election results could trigger a leadership change in one of Italy’s governing parties
ItalySupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
EUEU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
EUItaly election could increase government tensions
Italy’s right-wing bloc has lost its first regional election since coming to power in 2022
ItalyGreater risks lie ahead for Italy’s government
Italy’s right-wing coalition has proven stable but political and economic challenges will increase
ItalyEU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence
Reforms to the Stability and Growth Pact will limit spending for high-debt countries
EUSouthern resilience may cushion the euro-area downturn
The euro-area services PMIs saw the Southern economies outperforming the North, though the UK PMI was strong
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