Europe
Macron faces political risks over French fiscal woes
With France struggling to meet its debt and deficit targets, unpopular spending cuts are inevitable
FranceClimate needs and debt to hit lower-income states hard
Higher US rates for longer risk increasing debt interest costs for developing states and lowering climate spending
InternationalEurope’s Palestinian shift will be mainly symbolic
Four EU countries are reportedly preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood on May 21
EUNorth Macedonian right will take power
The parliamentary and presidential elections yielded a heavy defeat for the incumbent government
North MacedoniaNew EU sanctions on Russia will look to the future
The EU is developing a 14th sanctions package designed to target future Russian LNG and helium production
RussiaA UK rate cut this summer is growing more likely
The Bank of England left rates on hold as widely expected but one more member than last month voted for a cut
United KingdomLocal elections compound UK ruling party’s woes
The Conservative Party lost around half of its council seats in last week’s local elections
United KingdomRussian foreign influencer campaigns are evolving
Russian foreign influencer campaigns include a heavy focus on Europe and NATO
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