Chile pension reform will not tackle retirement age

The government plan would address some challenges but does not grasp the political nettle of raising the retirement age

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Czech premier’s support will back him against protests

Babis's base will back him against protests over waning judicial independence and transparency and waxing corruption

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Early elections are more likely to take place in Italy, where the far-right League looks set to consolidate its power.

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The president’s message that the country is open for business is being undermined by members of his own party

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Declining exports, EU funds and fixed investment will moderate growth; the EU will prioritise stability over enlargement

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Multiple security challenges remain, and Baghdad is seeking diplomatic successes abroad amid political jostling at home

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Albania will be encouraged if it is allowed to start EU accession talks, but membership will still be far off

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Recent unrest over health and education reforms are just the latest manifestation of widespread public anger

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Sudan's military rulers have violently dispersed Khartoum's sit-in protest, ending the dialogue with protest leaders

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The country remains locked in a paralysing political impasse with poor prospects for stability and recovery

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