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The situation in French New Caledonia remains febrile
Proposed electoral reforms have intensified polarisation in New Caledonia, France’s Indo-Pacific oversees territory
Immigration will make Irish election a tight race
Support for the opposition SF has fallen significantly over the last six months
Russia faces mounting challenges in the Arctic
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has disrupted its plans to develop the Arctic
UK foreign policy will shift in some areas
The new government is focusing heavily on foreign policy
United KingdomBulgaria’s political gridlock prolongs election agony
Two attempts to form the government have failed, paving the way for another snap election
BulgariaUK dependence on fossil fuel imports could increase
The Labour government has pledged to bolster renewable capacity and accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuel exploration
United KingdomIndia budget reflects pressures of alliance politics
The government last week presented a new budget for the current fiscal year
IndiaEU Artificial Intelligence Act will have limited reach
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will come into force next week
EUAnti-tourism sentiment in Spain will persist
Anti-tourist demonstrations have taken place across several Spanish regions so far this year
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