Europe
Paris will struggle to balance Rabat and Algiers ties
France is seeking to navigate contradictory relations with the major North African countries
MoroccoClimate finance will grow but huge challenges persist
The COP28 aims of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels and tripling renewable energy capacity require huge investment
InternationalUkraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry
European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine
GermanyEquity markets are more vulnerable than bond markets
The Fed's shift to a slightly more dovish stance exacerbates the growing disconnect between markets and economies
InternationalNext EU parliament will likely be more right-wing
The right-wing populist groups are forecast to make the largest gains in next year’s European Parliament elections
EUUS investors will keep buying European football clubs
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who already owns two other top-flight clubs, has announced he is acquiring 25% of Manchester United
United StatesBelgium assumes EU presidency at a crucial time
Single market reforms, EU enlargement and migration reforms are among Belgium’s EU presidency priorities
BelgiumBalkan IT talent will draw more international interest
The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies
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