Satisfaction with democracy may decline in Africa

The Afrobarometer polling network has released a new report detailing insights on democratic trends in Africa

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Latin American inequality will work against wealth tax

Prospects for tax reforms that could have a positive impact on inequality are marred by that inequality itself

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The far-right and anti-establishment parties are polling strongly ahead of three elections in eastern Germany

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Four European countries have announced recognition of Palestinian statehood in recent months

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Tokyo is courting foreign direct investment (FDI) in strategic sectors amid yen depreciation and geopolitical risks

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Support for the opposition SF has fallen significantly over the last six months

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A state-backed think tank has estimated that Japan will need more foreign workers to achieve growth targets

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The Labour government has pledged to bolster renewable capacity and accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuel exploration

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The emergence of ‘super-aged’ East Asian societies and attendant labour shortages look set to erode economic activity

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A social media campaign against corruption has evolved into street protests

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