Europe
France’s Macron will struggle to reassure farmers
Farmers’ protests carry key political risks for President Emmanuel Macron’s government
FranceSupply woes offset soft demand to lift copper prices
Multiple supply-side uncertainties are offsetting weaker demand from China to support the copper price
InternationalGerman politics will become more fragmented
Werteunion becomes the second populist party to form since the beginning of the year
GermanyDistrust of Romanian government keeps protests going
Negotiations with farmers’ and truckers’ groups fail to end convoys and blockages protesting over a myriad of issues
RomaniaRed Sea mission carries risks for EU countries
Momentum is building on plans to send an EU naval mission to the Red Sea
EUShips’ safety off Yemen will depend on US-UK air power
US-UK airstrikes in Yemen aim to support freedom of navigation as Huthis fail to limit attacks to Israeli interests
InternationalDigital gig workers rise up EU policy agenda
The employment conditions of workers employed via digital apps have become an important economic and social question
EUSpain’s opposition leader faces key electoral tests
Upcoming elections will test the leadership stability of Spain’s centre-right opposition
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