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COVID-19 will not disrupt climate activism in Europe
Climate activists are planning for post-COVID mobilisation, and have their eyes set on the financial system
EuropeSocial media face rising pressure on harmful content
YouTube has joined Facebook in releasing data on harmful and unlawful content on its platform
InternationalForeign powers will use media for Balkan influence
Russia and others have entered the Balkan information sphere to expand their soft power reach, as EU influence weakens
BalkansThe outlook for UK-EU relations is poor
Political tension between the United Kingdom and EU will likely persist, fuelling a disrupted economic relationship
United KingdomBeyond energy, euro-area inflation remains modest
Euro-area CPI jumped to 1.3% in March, led by energy, and UK household savings surged in the fourth quarter of 2020
InternationalUS-UK row sets stage for disputes over digital tax
The UK government has defended its decision to implement a digital services tax from April 1
InternationalWestern use of targeted sanctions is intensifying
Sanctions are an important tool of coercive foreign policy, especially for Western policymakers
InternationalCOVID-19 will result in limited EU health integration
The pandemic should increase health integration through better support, coordination and management of supply chains
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