French reform drive could slow down

Following positive news on the economic front, Emmanuel Macron is under less pressure to rush through his next reforms

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Mexico’s 2020 budget is based on ambitious figures

The government has delivered an optimistic looking budget for the coming year

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The government's adjustments to the 2019 budget show its continuing neglect of the economic risks

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Croatia’s low labour force participation rates stem from a relatively unreformed economy with a large informal sector

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A slightly watered-down version of the government's pension reform has passed the Lower House

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Deputies’ first vote on the pension reform bill (number of votes)

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Expected fiscal savings from the pension reform (billion reais)

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The Central Bank cut its benchmark rate for the first time in 16 months, to a record low of 6%

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Opposition presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez has proposed new controls on inward investments and export revenues

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The government announced new freezes on spending yesterday as revenue expectations are cut

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