Europe
UK-EU reset is unlikely to be ambitious
There has been a notable improvement in engagement between the United Kingdom and the EU under the new Labour government
United KingdomAustria’s far right will benefit from rejection
The centre right has rejected the idea of a coalition with the far-right Freedom Party, which won the recent election
AustriaGlobal growth trend is stable amid high uncertainties
The IMF sees stable but underwhelming global growth, with most major economies improving but China and US growth slowing
InternationalHigh uncertainty, low asset volatility raises risks
The IMF Financial Stability report highlights the disconnect between high uncertainties and relatively low volatility
InternationalCorruption allegations will roil Albanian opposition
Former President Ilir Meta was arrested for suspected corruption
AlbaniaRule of law unlikely to cause EU-Italy confrontation
The threat to media freedom in Italy is approaching high-risk levels, according to the EU’s annual rule-of-law report
ItalyAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
InternationalMoldovan election results reveal narrow shift to EU
Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu won the first round of the presidential election yesterday
Moldova
