Europe
COP28 actions will fall short of Paris goals
COP28 had mixed results, paving the way for more ambitious climate action, but also leaving substantial room for failure
InternationalUK AI Summit will promote some global cooperation
The UK AI Summit last month brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including the United States and China
United KingdomRussia will deploy new military units to border
President Vladimir Putin warned of "problems" with neighbouring Finland after it joined NATO earlier this year
RussiaGermany’s AfD will continue to make political gains
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is managing to turn polls and votes into political gains for the first time
GermanySpain will pursue a ‘progressive’ policy agenda
Spain’s new minority government will introduce more benefits for younger and retired voters
SpainGreek 2024 budget marks further distancing from 2010
The 2024 budget expects Greece’s GDP to return to its pre-crisis 2010 level although reforms may still be required
GreeceRomanian fiscal and external deficits will remain wide
The government has been unable to make much impression on persistently wide budget and current account deficits
RomaniaKenya will welcome new EU trade deal
Ruto has signed a long-awaited trade deal with the EU as the president seeks to improve market access for Kenyan exports
Kenya
