Russia's budget reflects caution on future spending

Progressive cuts are planned in many areas to keep spending down and reduce the budget deficit

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Migration may be a priority in Sweden's 2018 election

Sweden's migration U-turn has stabilised the government for now, but the issue will remain on the political agenda

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Despite a record harvest, the agricultural sector could be hurt by subsidy cuts and reforms

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Taiwan's fiscal situation looks strong by developed-country standards, but there are serious underlying weaknesses

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With modest growth prospects in view, the government is reviewing alternative economic strategies

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Economic growth in the three Baltic states has diverged somewhat, with Estonia lagging behind Latvia and Lithuania

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The government's pledge to reform short-term labour contracts will split politicians, employees and employers

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The start of production comes at a time when Kazakhstan needs a GDP boost but oil prices will mean modest revenues

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President Putin will focus on navigating difficult economic conditions to secure re-election

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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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