Europe

  • Jan 8
  • 8 min read

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

Greece
  • Jan 5
  • 6 min read

Chinese 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 Europe
  • Jan 4
  • 7 min read

EU tech controls on China will not toe US line

European officials view trade and technology links with China as increasingly sensitive

EU
  • Jan 4
  • 6 min read

Immigration could change dynamic of Irish election

For the first time ever, immigration is now a core voter concern in Ireland

Ireland
  • Jan 3
  • 7 min read

Risks threaten optimistic Greek growth forecasts

Greece’s continuing recovery from the debt crisis has boosted growth in 2023 but may slacken in 2024

Greece
  • Jan 3
  • 6 min read

Paris will struggle to balance Rabat and Algiers ties

France is seeking to navigate contradictory relations with the major North African countries

Morocco
  • Jan 3
  • 13 min read

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

The COP28 aims of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels and tripling renewable energy capacity require huge investment

International
  • Jan 2
  • 6 min read

Ukraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry

European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine

Germany