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North Macedonia will clash with EU and neighbours
The right’s likely takeover of power risks derailing the country’s EU membership process
North MacedoniaEU and UK rules on financial trading will diverge
As risks rise, EU and UK legislation on derivatives trading and alternative investment funds is also expanding
InternationalEU budget shrinkage forecasts may come under pressure
The European Commission predicts very modest GDP growth, markedly lower inflation, and quite marked budget austerity
EUArmenia will avoid severing ties with Russia
Relations with Moscow continue to deteriorate, with Yerevan asking for Russian troops to leave several bases
ArmeniaEastern 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
EUNew EU sanctions on Russia will look to the future
The EU is developing a 14th sanctions package designed to target future Russian LNG and helium production
RussiaEurope’s Palestinian shift will be mainly symbolic
Four EU countries are reportedly preparing to recognise Palestinian statehood on May 21
EURussian foreign influencer campaigns are evolving
Russian foreign influencer campaigns include a heavy focus on Europe and NATO
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