Women’s US political influence will grow

Both main political parties want to run more women for public office

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Focus will turn to reinvigorating Czech economy

Babis will emerge with credit for achieving an overall successful outcome, although doubts remain

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UK inflation slowed in April and unemployment claims soared above 2 million, on top of the 8 million furloughed workers

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Social isolation and economic uncertainties arising from COVID-19 lockdowns could prompt many more deaths of despair

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The US unemployment rate nearly quadrupled in April to 14.7%, the highest since the 1930s and up from 3.5% in February

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Romania is tentatively reopening its economy after a coronavirus-driven contraction of 15% in the second quarter

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There is no uniform response to restrictions to combat the pandemic, despite opposition from opinion-makers

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The government is seeking to cut its current budget by 50%, but is also promising new social support

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US unemployment has risen sharply this month, increasing fears of a depression

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The government’s socio-economic relief package is unlikely to be anything more than a short-term panacea

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