New trade measure reflects EU's more defensive agenda

The Commission’s proposals for an anti-coercion trade instrument would give the EU greater geopolitical influence

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Reform of Germany’s economy faces serious challenges

Germany’s government will struggle to meet objectives concerning the green and digital transitions

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Demographic, political, economic and foreign policy trends all present potential flashpoints

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International donors are shaping mechanisms for getting aid into Afghanistan, though too late to avert severe hardship

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The currency depreciated sharply after negotiations in Vienna were acrimoniously suspended

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GDP data show a 3% fall in the third quarter; days later, the government announced a USD490bn relief package

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Contradictory fiscal and spending pressures are rising with the economy now in technical recession

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Operations abroad, investments in the domestic arms industry and internal repression are swelling defence spending

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The cabinet approved a new Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) for 2021-26

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Shell’s decision to relocate to London is symbolic of the Netherlands' waning appeal to large multinationals

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