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Defence spending will remain robust in Europe
European governments are unlikely to implement substantial cuts to defence budgets despite the economic downturn
EuropeDeal would be a significant boost for EU-UK relations
The EU and United Kingdom are expected to announce the signing of a free trade agreement today
EUEU faces tough choices over China investment deal
The EU is under US pressure to hold back on signing a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment with China
EUUS big tech set to resist EU’s digital economy rules
Google has, predictably, issued a cautionary note about the impact of Europe's legislative plan for the digital economy
InternationalEuro-area reforms will reinforce fiscal consolidation
The European Stability Mechanism will obtain greater influence over fiscal policy coordination
EUASEAN-EU free trade pact will take time to materialise
The South-east Asian and European regional blocs have elevated the status of their relationship
ASEANBig tech rules in China and West have different goals
Countries ranging from the United States to China are tightening scrutiny of 'big tech' but with different motivations
InternationalSpain’s budget majority promises political stability
The approval of Spain’s budget provides the minority government with stronger foundations for stability
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