France’s new health reforms may not ease tension

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

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Romania’s political renewal is still unlikely

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

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Regional states are stepping up development of renewable energy technologies

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With six months until elections, nobody is sure who will lead the ruling party to the polls

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Local and regional elections brought some historic milestones and suggest shifting attitudes, both political and social

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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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This year it has become acceptable to talk about the post-Putin era, but not to offer oneself up for the job

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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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