Europe
Euro-area GDP will struggle to top 1% in 2024 and 2025
The euro-area grew by 0.1% year-on-year in October-December and 0.5% year-on-year in 2023, compared to 2.5% US growth
EUGerman assent would boost prospects for EU AI Act
The German government is reportedly ready to endorse the EU's AI Act
EUFrench protests could have cross-border implications
France’s farmers have pledged to continue protesting despite concessions from the government
FranceItalian development plan for Africa will flop
Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has proposed a EUR5.5bn plan to boost European access to African energy supplies
AfricaRussia will rely more on Chinese demand for gas
Russia has largely lost its 40-year hold on Europe's gas market, jeopardising its position as a leading gas exporter
RussiaNew Cyprus UN envoy will find positions have hardened
The UN remains committed to BBF as Cypriot leaders either pay lip service or openly reject it
CyprusNorth Macedonia vote may delay move to free EU impasse
Upcoming elections may revolve around the constitutional amendments Bulgaria requires for continuing EU accession talks
North MacedoniaEuro-area CPI slowdown points to mid-2024 rate cuts
The ECB has left interest rates on hold as expected and revealed no further information about its near-term plans
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