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Big tech AI investment will rise but so will scrutiny
Several of the top technology firms in the world are spending a fortune on AI investment
InternationalEU will be assertive with new trade defence tools
The EU appears readily willing to deploy the Foreign Subsidy Regulation, its new trade defensive instrument
EUPolitical instability looks set to grow in Croatia
The centre-right, pro-Western HDZ party won Croatia’s election but does not have enough seats for a majority coalition
CroatiaEU/UK financial trading risks need close monitoring
Risk concentration in EU and UK financial trading has the potential to disrupt markets at times of high volatility
EUIran will seek to reduce Western influence in Caucasus
Yerevan has assured Iran that the South Caucasus will not become an area of “geopolitical competition”
ArmeniaLatest survey reinforces EU election trends
More voters are likely to vote in June’s EU elections than in 2019, according to the latest Eurobarometer survey
EUSupport for Palestinian statehood will rise in the EU
Spain, Ireland, Slovenia and Malta are planning to recognise Palestinian statehood
EUUK election will determine direction of EU relations
The opposition Labour Party has pledged to pursue closer relations with Brussels should it lead the next government
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