Romanian party could abandon leader-turned-liability

The ruling party faces an uncertain future after toppling its own government

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Georgian ruling party will be weakened by reform drive

The Georgian Dream party refuses to do deals on its constitutional plan but ends up making its reforms less coherent

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The dwindling fight against Islamic State will reduce pressure for sectarian unity

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Fiscal austerity will prove challenging as growth remains below the levels of the past decade

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There are few economic clouds on the horizon as Prime Minister Bill English faces his first election as premier

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Erdogan’s grip will tighten as he eliminates opponents and consolidates his powerbase

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Record abstention suggests that Macron’s reform agenda may face more resistance on the streets than in parliament

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Although both sides deny any intention to resume conflict, leaders face pressure from ‘hawks’

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The government is not complacent about the multiple security risks facing the country, but some policies could backfire

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The interminable political crisis risks tipping the economy back into recession

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