Prospects for the EU in 2017

Brexit is only one of four crises the EU will have to deal with next year

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Prospects for the global economy in 2017

Weak trade and productivity, along with high debt levels and policy limitations, cloud the global economic outlook

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Despite a divided opposition, the minority government is in a weak position and may not last its full term

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Local wins for conservatives and small parties point to a more divided congress and a Social Democrat candidate for 2018

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Graft scandal already mars the new president's popularity, but reforms may have limited impact

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EU leaders will set the tone in the upcoming negotiations, while the Commission will focus on the technical aspects

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South-east Asia has one of the highest numbers of social media users, totalling 240 million, ahead of North America

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Nepal wants to benefit from its location between two of Asia's largest but competing economies

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Both US presidential candidates have promoted substantial investment in infrastructure as a solution to low growth

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Challenged by the freedom of the web, the government responds with control, legislation and censorship

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