Gulf legislatures will fail to boost their authority

With the exception of Kuwait, parliaments and advisory councils in the Gulf states have extremely limited mandates

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Eastern members risk falling behind rest of EU

Central-Eastern Europe’s economic trajectory since joining the EU holds lessons for the region and potential new members

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Islamabad is seeking a new bailout programme with the Fund

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The government is doubling down on its fiscal consolidation efforts with ambitious plans to boost taxes and cut spending

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With France struggling to meet its debt and deficit targets, unpopular spending cuts are inevitable

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The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration

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Rising financial and legal pressure from Baghdad is further undermining the Kurdistan region’s autonomy

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The Conservative Party lost around half of its council seats in last week’s local elections

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Russian foreign influencer campaigns include a heavy focus on Europe and NATO

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The ruling party incurred significant losses at recent by-elections

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