Europe
PMIs signal services bottoming out above manufacturing
UK and euro-area services PMIs point to services gradually recovering after a shallow downturn
EUEU tech controls on China will not toe US line
European officials view trade and technology links with China as increasingly sensitive
EUImmigration could change dynamic of Irish election
For the first time ever, immigration is now a core voter concern in Ireland
IrelandUK strikes will jeopardise Sunak’s key pledge
Today sees the start of the largest public health strike action since the National Health Service was founded in 1948
United KingdomDutch chip move against China will not end EU-US rift
The Dutch government has barred semiconductor manufacturer ASML from selling two advanced lithography systems to China
NetherlandsKosovo’s government and business fear mass EU exodus
The extension to Kosovars of the right to visa-free access to the Schengen zone has not been welcomed everywhere
KosovoRisks threaten optimistic Greek growth forecasts
Greece’s continuing recovery from the debt crisis has boosted growth in 2023 but may slacken in 2024
GreeceParis will struggle to balance Rabat and Algiers ties
France is seeking to navigate contradictory relations with the major North African countries
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