EU
Italy’s new party dynamics are here to stay
The collapse of the League-M5S government is unlikely to result in a resurgence for the mainstream parties
ItalyGrowth will be too slow to lift Balkan joblessness
Kosovo is expected to grow fastest in Western Balkans, but employment will remain very low
BalkansPolish banks will see borrowers in court after ruling
CJEU’s ruling balanced between Swiss-franc borrowers and lenders may tie them up in law suits for years to come
PolandRomanian auto industry must adapt to changing market
Car production in Romania is steady in the face of the economic downturn in Europe but must adapt to technology change
RomaniaNew EU Commission aims to respond to global challenges
Growing external threats will shape the structure and policy priorities of the new European Commission
EUUS tariffs leave EU businesses facing uncertainty
The United States has gained authorisation to impose tariffs on European goods from October 18
United StatesUK Brexit offer fails to provide required assurances
UK Brexit proposals fall short in guaranteeing no return of a hard border on the island of Ireland
United KingdomNo backstop or no deal is Ireland’s Brexit dilemma
Ireland and the EU may prefer a no-deal Brexit to a deal with no backstop
Ireland