EU
Turnout in vote on Macedonia's name will be crucial
Opinion polls show majorities for changing Macedonia's name in the end-September referendum, especially among Albanians
MacedoniaDespite dialogue, Iran-EU relations will likely worsen
A pragmatic suggestion by the French foreign minister reveals a deep gap in expectations
IranEating less meat may be key to reducing EU emissions
Unless meat consumption or production patterns change, the EU may miss its targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions
EUDomestic factors will weigh on Central Europe’s autos
Concerns over a US trade war are among short-to-medium-term challenges to Central Europe’s automotive industry
EUMacron seeks closer alliances with Nordic countries
The French president is focusing on promoting EU defence cooperation
France'Big tech' faces tighter EU and US competition rules
Tighter anti-trust oversight opens a new battlefront for large technology firms, besides data privacy protections
United StatesUK ‘no deal’ Brexit plan may fail to convince Brussels
The government wants to demonstrate to the public, businesses and the EU that it is preparing for all eventualities
United KingdomHUNGARY: Whistleblowing NGOs will defy restrictions
NGOs are at forefront in calling Hungarian government to account in its treatment of migrants despite legal harassment
Hungary
