Europe
Coalition tensions will persist over German budget
The ruling parties are struggling to find ways to reduce the budget hole and account for promised spending cutbacks
GermanyNew governance risks slowing deep-sea mining momentum
Leticia Carvalho, who is cautious on deep-sea mining, has been elected to lead the International Seabed Authority
InternationalWashington remains concerned about Balkan security
Intrastate turmoil still tops US security concerns in the region
BalkansEU tariff reduction could invite further pressure
The EU has agreed to reduce tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicle exporters
ChinaUK government faces tricky October budget decisions
Government borrowing was markedly higher than expected in July
United KingdomLithuania hopes to use German troops to deter Moscow
Construction has begun on a military base in Lithuania that will permanently host German troops
LithuaniaMorocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara
Rabat is conducting an aggressive diplomatic campaign to win recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara
MoroccoGerman support for Ukraine could be at a crossroads
Germany will reportedly halve its support for Ukraine next year and refuse requests for additional support
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