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CEE parties’ decline hurts EU parliament’s lead group
Centre-right weakness in CEE will mean centre-right weakness in EP but the region otherwise bucks EU-28 trends
EUEU elections could bolster Euroscepticism
EPP and Socialists are unlikely to have a shared majority, which has been crucial for policy stability
EUPalestinians’ EU outreach will struggle to meet goals
The Palestinian ambassador to the UN has urged the EU to take up the mantle of peace mediator from the United States
PalestiniansEU forecast will increase Rome-Brussels tension
The EU's Spring Forecast sees Italy's budget deficit rising to 3.5% of GDP in 2020, the euro-area's highest since 2011
ItalyHungary’s Orban may help Weber’s bid, but weaken EPP
Orban says his Fidesz party will not vote for Manfred Weber to become the next president of the European Commission
EUA UK cross-party deal would be undermined by fragility
There are strong reports that the Conservative and Labour parties will agree on a future customs arrangement with the EU
United KingdomBrexit will continue to undercut UK public policy
The scope and effectiveness of non-Brexit legislation is decreasing amid Brexit preparations
United KingdomRussia will try mostly to widen European divisions
Russia’s influence on the May elections will be small; its longer-term focus is on weakening the EU by disruption
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