South African lockdown easing will only do so much

Most economic sectors can now reopen, but major hurdles persist

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COVID-19 will likely soften labour agenda in Spain

The minority government has pledged to repeal 2012 labour reforms, but such plans look increasingly unlikely

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The premier wants to ensure his party’s long-term dominance of national politics and is grooming his son to take over

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Honduras faces a severe recession this year that looks sure to push many into poverty

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Drug-related deaths have risen in 2020; there is a risk that social and physical health losses impede the GDP recovery

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President Irfaan Ali was sworn in on August 2 following five months of disputes over the election result

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The alliance led by the party of the Rajapaksa brothers now commands a parliamentary supermajority

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The COVID-19 crisis has exposed problems of capacity in Indonesia’s ministries

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As income support fades out, health uncertainties, weak global demand and disrupted trade may hamper an economic rebound

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The ECB has taken many measures to alleviate the COVID-19 crisis, extending existing schemes and implementing new ones

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