Europe
European elections will test new Greek leftist leader
Under its new leadership, the left-wing Syriza party does not yet have a clear political profile
GreeceChinese EV investment runs risks in Hungary, Slovakia
Poland and Czechia are much less exposed to China than Hungary and Slovakia in their transitioning to EV manufacture
Eastern EuropeEU tech controls on China will not toe US line
European officials view trade and technology links with China as increasingly sensitive
EUImmigration could change dynamic of Irish election
For the first time ever, immigration is now a core voter concern in Ireland
IrelandRisks threaten optimistic Greek growth forecasts
Greece’s continuing recovery from the debt crisis has boosted growth in 2023 but may slacken in 2024
GreeceParis 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
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