Europe
French influence over EU policy is waning
France’s authority and influence in the EU has weakened since President Macron’s electoral defeats in June and July
New Lithuanian ruling coalition charts a risky course
The Social Democrats’ choice of coalition partners proved highly controversial
Prospects for Eastern EU in 2025
Governments will be put to the test as economic pressures dovetail with a populist resurgence and defence concerns
EU-US trade tensions look set to escalate
Donald Trump has vowed to increase tariffs on imports significantly, leaving European manufacturers particularly exposed
EURuling parties will likely form next Irish government
Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are in a relatively strong position in the polls ahead of the upcoming national election
IrelandProspects for technology regulation in 2025
Governments worldwide are expected to maintain their focus on tech market competition and ensuring AI safety
InternationalFood sector challenges will outpace agritech adoption
Supply risks, population growth and food production’s environmental unfriendliness create an opportunity for agritech
InternationalSlovenian government faces growing risk of collapse
A criminal complaint against the premier and a cancelled referendum has brought the government's stability into question
SloveniaTrump’s win heralds a dangerous new phase for markets
Uncertainty about Trump’s economic agenda in his second term is fuelling market volatility as well as ‘Trump trades’
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