Russian eco-disaster may dilute calls for softer rules

An oil spill that raised questions about environmental regulation follows industry calls for softer rules

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German EU presidency will prioritise the recovery plan

Germany will focus on reaching a deal on the EU’s recovery plan quickly, and then focus on China and Brexit

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The 2020 elections will determine whether Lithuania stays on a strictly conservative course or turns more progressive

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While the COVID-19 crisis brings openings for reform, stumbling blocks remain

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Constant purges of the military will not consolidate but destablise Turkey's politicised armed forces

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Russians will see their incomes fall and some will lose their jobs in the coming recession

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Misinformation and sometimes deliberate disinformation risks endangering African publics

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Macron and his LREM party have been weakened by defections and growing concerns that they are losing their core appeal

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Northern European countries will increase substantially their offshore wind capacity to meet carbon reduction targets

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Already weak, economic activity has been falling sharply since the continuing COVID-19-lockdown was imposed on March 20

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