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Prospects for technology regulation in 2025
Governments worldwide are expected to maintain their focus on tech market competition and ensuring AI safety
InternationalBadenoch may struggle to survive as leader of UK party
Kemi Badenoch replaces Rishi Sunak as the new leader of the Conservative Party
United KingdomRuling hurts European efforts to externalise migration
The Italy-Albania migration pact is in jeopardy after a court ruling ordered the return of migrants to Italy
AlbaniaUK budget will promise higher GDP but pressure firms
Economic conditions are improving before the budget, with inflation falling steadily and growth estimates being lifted
United KingdomUK-EU reset is unlikely to be ambitious
There has been a notable improvement in engagement between the United Kingdom and the EU under the new Labour government
United KingdomRussian resource export ban will have modest impact
Russia is considering imposing export restrictions as part of any response to increased NATO support to Ukraine
RussiaLondon’s China policy could draw pressure from allies
Thus far, it appears the new UK government wants to protect trade and economic ties with China
United KingdomRussia will weigh up escalatory options
Russia has several options if it responds to any lifting of restrictions on the use of long-range missiles for Ukraine
RussiaLondon will struggle to control irregular migration
Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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