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Europe eyes cybersecurity as a competitive advantage
The EU faces many cybersecurity risks from geostrategic adversaries and industry rivals, and from rapid ICT advancement
EuropeImpasse on Kosovo’s tariffs shows EU’s lost leverage
SAA meeting fails to shift Kosovo on punitive tariffs on Serbian and Bosnian imports, indicating lost influence
KosovoUK no-confidence vote brings a general election closer
A lack of concessions on the backstop will likely force a parliamentary no-confidence vote
United KingdomEDP could bring about a Rome-Brussels agreement
The Italian government has softened its rhetoric after the Commission recommended applying excessive deficit procedure
ItalyMacron concessions will invite pressure from the EU
France could face debt reduction measures from the EU if its budget deficit exceeds 3%
FranceCDU result gives Germany and Europe limited stability
A mix of domestic and international troubles could undermine Kramp-Karrenbauer's future ability to govern effectively
GermanyECJ ruling could worsen EU-UK tension at critical time
The symbolic judgement of the ECJ increases the scope for a second referendum
United KingdomNext CDU leader faces mammoth task of uniting party
Merkel's successor will be immediately faced with the challenge of resolving deep party division
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