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  • Jul 17
  • 6 min read

Dutch government is unlikely to survive a full-term

The new government’s first few weeks in office have exposed tensions between its parties

Netherlands
  • Jul 16
  • 7 min read

Greek tourism sector faces sustainability issues

As Greece heads for another record-setting tourist season, issues of long-term sustainability loom

Greece
  • Jul 15
  • 7 min read

French political stalemate threatens EU fiscal stress

France faces political and economic stalemate and the possibility of debt turmoil after indecisive snap elections

France
  • Jul 12
  • 6 min read

Pakistani counterterrorism operation is high-risk

Islamabad has launched an operation aimed at eradicating militancy

Pakistan
  • Jul 10
  • 7 min read

French instability may benefit far left and far right

France is on course for an unprecedented period of political uncertainty following the legislative election results

Europe
  • Jul 10
  • 6 min read

South-east Asia’s economic influence will grow

The US-based Fortune magazine launched its inaugural South-east Asia 500 list last month

South-east Asia
  • Jul 8
  • 7 min read

Bangladesh will rely more on external assistance

The government is having to contend with tough economic challenges as well as political controversies

Bangladesh
  • Jul 8
  • 7 min read

Polish government will struggle to reform judiciary

Poland’s ruling coalition faces obstacles in its efforts to undo the previous government's judicial reforms

Poland
  • Jul 5
  • 7 min read

New UK leader will struggle to address voter concerns

Keir Starmer is the new UK prime minister after his Labour Party obtained a huge majority in yesterday's election

United Kingdom