Tokyo election outcome weakens Suga's prospects

In the Tokyo metropolitan assembly elections, the ruling party has fallen far short of the majority it expected to win

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EU gender strategy will struggle to close rising gaps

As the pandemic widens critical gender gaps, the European Commission is fast-tracking its Gender Equality Strategy

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Population structure is key to understanding current social and economic trade-offs

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A rise in unemployment after the outbreak of the pandemic has turned into a labour shortage in most parts of the country

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Morena has increased its number of state governorships, but its ability to pass legislation will be limited

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Commitments on combatting gender-based violence (GBV) risk underwhelming amid squeezed government finances

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A new trade and development treaty largely mirrors its predecessor’s contested approach

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The May 15-16 elections represented a strong voter rejection of established political parties

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The eruption of the long-dormant La Soufriere volcano has added to the disruption caused by COVID-19 and dengue

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Cuba’s economic crisis necessitates further economic reform, but the party congress has minimised expectations of change

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