Prospects for the Balkans in 2020

Much of the region will experience political instability and economic slowdown

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Low corporate lending reflects Russian growth outlook

The Central Bank is trying to steer lending towards corporates and easing prudential requirements in priority areas

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Emergency staff in hundreds of public hospitals have been on strike for months over bed and staffing shortages

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Lacklustre and divisive presidential election campaign could destabilise incoming Liberal minority government

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Nationwide protesters are demanding an end to corruption and economic stagnation

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Persistent unrest in Catalonia is increasing friction among the region’s pro-independence parties

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The new president’s election campaign and consensual approach have raised hopes of progress on social justice issues

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First 100 days of Greece’s new government is good start but the ‘honeymoon’ is already over

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Despite a challenging election environment, the ruling party and incumbent president have been returned to office

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Proposals to transform the ruling coalition into a single national party are proving deeply contentious

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