Europe
Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist
The COP28 aims of “transitioning away” from fossil fuels and tripling renewable energy capacity require huge investment
InternationalEurope’s long manufacturing downturn will last longer
Europe’s latest manufacturing PMIs indicate that the long downturn will persist
EUFDP vote provides small relief for German coalition
The fiscally conservative Free Democrats membership has voted narrowly for the party to stay in government
GermanyUkraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry
European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine
GermanyUK deployment will bring new tensions in Venezuela
President Maduro has announced "defensive" military exercises in response to the deployment of a UK warship to Guyana
VenezuelaUK house prices will fall modestly in 2024
House prices fell by 1.8% in 2023, reflecting the impact of higher mortgage rates
United KingdomAustria still stalls Bulgaria-Romania Schengen deal
Vienna’s reiterated demands dash hopes in Sofia and Bucharest of partial admission into the Schengen zone
AustriaNorway’s divestment will have little Gulf impact
Norway announced it will not longer invest in several Gulf-based companies
Norway
