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UK opposition could block a December 12 election
On October 28, the government will table a vote to hold a general election on December 12
United KingdomElection prospects could determine UK Brexit decision
For the first time Parliament has indicated its support for a deal, but Brexit on October 31 is very unlikely
United KingdomDelivering Brexit by October 31 will be difficult
The prospect of delivering Brexit by October 31 will be revealed today
United KingdomAlbania will try harder to meet EU calls for reform
Albania’s EU integration is delayed again, judicial reform proceeds slowly and parliament lacks a genuine opposition
AlbaniaNew EU-UK Brexit deal faces domestic opposition
London and Brussels have reached a new Brexit deal, but getting it through the UK Parliament will be difficult
United KingdomPolish ruling party will carry on but with fewer seats
PiS’s larger vote share has delivered no super-majority, fewer Sejm seats and loss of control of the Senate
PolandWestern Balkan growth is over-dependent on EU
Economic performance is a factor in shaping Western Balkan states’ viability and their populations’ desire to emigrate
BalkansRenewed ECB easing places further pressure on banks
The ECB is aiming to to stave off deflation by cutting its interest rate and starting a new round of quantitative easing
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