Poland's economic outlook will be uncertain under PiS

Deadlock at the Constitutional Tribunal, which oversees legislation, could delay implementing PiS's election programme

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Africa's maturing private equity market set for growth

Interest from global private equity and pension fund investors portends ample funding in 2016

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Competent technocratic government could start to tackle oft-ignored shortcomings in Romania's development

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Calls for tighter border controls across the Schengen zone will affect non-Schengen members

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There is little relief in sight on either the political or economic fronts, although recession could ease late in 2016

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Russia's economic problems are starting to affect consumer buying habits and tastes

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Politically indispensable, the generous pension system is vulnerable to demographic change and economic downturn

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Progressive Democrats' boost for the candidacy of Bernie Sanders are shifting the agenda of the party

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The Eurogroup's list of reforms the government must introduce by year-end is likely to come up against resistance

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Several coalition options are feasible for the parties likely to be elected but none looks long-lasting

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