EU
EPP likely to keep Hungary's populists until May
To reduce populist gains in May's EU parliamentary elections, the EPP will likely hold on to Hungary's Fidesz for now
EUTurkish-EU relations may move to new stage
Ankara has recently sent signals that it would like to improve its relationship with key European partners
Turkey'Golden visas' will persist despite EU clampdown
Golden visas will likely persist in countries where they are seen as vital for economic growth
EUEU will try to curb Maltese laxity on money laundering
Malta only acted against Pilatus Bank after its Iranian chairman was arrested in the United States
MaltaExtending Brexit may be needed despite EU deal hopes
Difficulty in getting UK parliamentary approval for a deal could require an extension to the transition period
United KingdomProspects for the Balkans in 2019
The political environment in the Balkans will become more complicated in 2019
BalkansAir pollution curbs will hurt EU automobile industry
The auto industry is under pressure to change and diversify amid efforts to tackle air pollution
GermanyDenmark accusation further threatens Iran nuclear deal
Denmark's accusation will further erode European trust in Iran and cloud hopes of launching a special purpose vehicle
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