Government support in EU-11, employed

Government support in EU-11 for employees, by sector

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Brexit’s long-term impact on Ireland will be modest

Ireland’s economy faces many short-term disruptions from Brexit, but the longer-term effects should be more subtle

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Regulations are tightening further on China’s largest online services conglomerates

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China is on track for firm GDP growth after activity soared in January-February but the annual comparison is misleading

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Persistent EU-UK conflict over the Northern Ireland protocol risks damaging the broader EU-UK trade relationship

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Tensions between Brussels and London over Northern Ireland could easily disrupt the broader EU-UK trading relationship

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Internal tensions and lack of financing undermine the cobbled-together cabinet, as the Huthi military threat mounts

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GDP saw its sharpest fall for 30 years in 2020, with a 4.1% contraction

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Disruption to trade, travel, FDI and supply chains will accelerate the move from hyper-globalisation towards peak trade

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Brexit, COVID-19, centralisation and investment priorities will undermine efforts to reduce regional inequality

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