France’s Macron faces growing domestic policy hurdles

Controversy over pension reforms threatens Macron's parliamentary support and wider policy agenda

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Chile reform defeat heralds mounting challenges

President Gabriel Boric has reshuffled his cabinet following the narrow defeat of his proposed tax reform in Congress

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Persistent inflationary pressures and tighter financial conditions will see significantly lower growth compared in 2022

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US household incomes have been rising since the pandemic and the income inequality gap has narrowed slightly as a result

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Demographic pressures are increasing the stress on Social Security, which provides income for 90% of US retirees

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Further fiscal tightening is coming this year to meet the primary deficit target agreed with the IMF

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President Luis Lacalle Pou faces falling approval ratings and a deteriorating growth outlook ahead of 2024 elections

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The grand coalition engineered by President Iohannis has provided stability at the cost of delaying state modernisation

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France's leading unions have warned the government of "major social conflict" over its pension reform

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AMLO’s social policies have helped many but his legacy may prove a financial burden for future governments

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