EU
EU is unlikely to back a US Palestinian peace plan
Mogherini has said the EU will work with Washington on a peace plan, provided it includes a two-state solution
EUThe opportunity for euro-area reform is closing
The rift among northern and southern euro-area members is widening, limiting the scope to create stabilisation measures
EUSolid euro-area wage growth will offset weak sentiment
Euro-area wages rose by the most since 2012 in January-March, but this will cushion rather than notably boost spending
EUPressure is mounting on Bern to support EU-Swiss deal
The EU has threatened to not recognise Swiss stock exchange regulation beyond June if Bern does not support the deal
EUEuro-area budget will not be able to support crises
EU finance ministers have agreed to create a euro-area budget, but much detail and compromise are pending
EUProspects for Western Europe to end-2019
Early elections are more likely to take place in Italy, where the far-right League looks set to consolidate its power.
Western EuropeProspects for Central-Eastern Europe to end-2019
Declining exports, EU funds and fixed investment will moderate growth; the EU will prioritise stability over enlargement
EuropeNew Greek government right or left will undo austerity
The Syriza government is going back on reform pledges to lenders, hoping to erode the opposition lead in the polls
Greece
