Belarus will resist Russian embrace despite weakness

Belarus stands to lose financially as Russian oil becomes more expensive, and Moscow is using this as political leverage

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Protests could shift Albania towards authoritarianism

Student protesters have their own grievances but also articulate a general mood of dissatisfaction

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Bosniak parties reject changes to an election law that would allow forming governments after October elections

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A lack of concessions on the backstop will likely force a parliamentary no-confidence vote

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The Italian government has softened its rhetoric after the Commission recommended applying excessive deficit procedure

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Brussels worries that London could undermine the bloc’s competitiveness if it does not commit to upholding standards

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Party leadership contests loom, while Brexit uncertainty will ensure economic growth is slow

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Shared interests and US encouragement have led Israel and the Gulf states to make public their deepening ties

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National politics will overshadow plans for deeper EU integration

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Kosovo government lashes out in frustration as Serbia sets high price on recognition and US support weakens

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