Europe
Chinese investment will weaken Hungary’s sovereignty
Hungary is eager to receive Chinese investment, at the price of allowing a Chinese security presence
ChinaFDI to China from East Asia will remain weak
Foreign direct investment into China fell last year, led by markedly lower investment from the rest of East Asia
ChinaSocial media fragmentation raises disinformation risks
The online information environment is fragmenting just as its role in people's lives is increasing
InternationalStagflation is a risk in the euro-area this year
The European Commission has reduced its forecasts for both GDP growth and inflation this year
EUSame-sex marriage law will not hurt Greek ruling party
The Orthodox Church’s intervention has failed to prevent a cross-party majority for equalising same-sex marriage rights
GreeceCement sector decarbonisation will accelerate
Cement has near-term decarbonisation options while, longer-term, low-carbon cement technologies may be disruptive
InternationalRight are slight favourites ahead of Portugal election
The election on March 10 could bring an end to almost a decade of centre-left rule
PortugalECB and Fed to delay rate cuts to sustain disinflation
The timing of the US/EU policy pivot to rate cuts is uncertain; rising euro-area expectations and wages raise concern
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