Europe
France is on course for major instability
The far right is leading in opinion polls ahead of the snap legislative elections, set to take place in the coming weeks
FranceGreece will struggle to cope with rising living costs
An upbeat macroeconomic picture in Greece conceals cost-of-living challenges
GreeceRomania will remain a constructive NATO member
Two decisions by Bucharest highlight Romania’s commitment to NATO
RomaniaEuro-area industrial rebound is on shaky foundations
The German and euro-area manufacturing PMI fell markedly this month but services activity remains steadier
EUThe new EU fiscal rules will restrict budget policy
The failure of several members to markedly improve their public finances after COVID-19 has led to tighter fiscal rules
EUAntitrust probe is a key risk for Apple’s AI ambition
Apple has announced 'Apple Intelligence' as its response to the artificial intelligence boom
InternationalGlobal FDI flows will improve very modestly this year
UNCTAD expects global FDI flows to pick up modestly this year after a decline of more than 10% last year
InternationalRisks of Hezbollah strikes against Cyprus will be low
Hezbollah’s threats against the island mark an escalation
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