Few anti-poverty efforts likely in Mexico pre-election

Anti-poverty efforts are slow to demonstrate results and will be a low priority for the government in its final months

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Language concessions in Ukraine will exclude Russian

Kyiv says its Ukrainian-only schools policy is altruistic but Russia and other neighbours disagree

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An ideologically diverse four-party coalition comes together seven months after a general election

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The government intends to hold down defence spending while using extra revenues in other areas

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Erdogan’s intervention could shake up education policies, probably increasing the role of religion

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ASEAN is turning attention to the role of gender in regional economic integration

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A no-confidence vote has prompted cabinet changes, which may appease the opposition-dominated Congress

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The Kremlin is giving a reformist voice a hearing but may decide against so radical an agenda

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While Mexico is making some progress on social mobility, it is still one of the world's least equal countries

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Reforms are underway worldwide to boost labour market flexibility, albeit against resistance from incumbent job holders

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