Reforms seek long-term economic benefits in Uruguay

The government hopes to push through far-reaching pension and educational reforms, despite controversy over the former

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Slovakia’s response to energy crunch will need EU help

Electricity firm’s mistake has compounded Slovakia’s political and economic weaknesses in face of energy crisis

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The recent UK financial market mayhem has raised worries in other nations about the risk of policy-induced volatility

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Pay, conditions and opposition to pension reforms are fuelling strike action in energy firms across France

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Fiscal policy looks set to be one of the main challenges for the support and unity of Italy's right-wing government

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Strikes across France underscore the energy and political risks facing the government over the coming months

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Premier insists next election will be with PR -- unless opposition agrees on amending the voting system in the meantime

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If the right wins the election, its capacity to adopt a new fiscal agenda will be limited by existing constraints

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Higher living costs will erode consumer spending and living standards over the medium term

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There are mounting signs that Chile faces a period of weak growth, which will limit revenues and boost spending calls

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