EU
A Gulf human rights pushback worsens EU dilemmas
Before the latest Saudi-Canada spat, similar tensions had already hit Gulf-EU trade and business ties
Gulf statesIran could sunder Hungary-Israel illiberal alliance
Orban-Netanyahu summit highlights the strength of Israel's alliance with Central European EU member states
HungaryReimposed US sanctions could hit EU-US trade talks
As of today, US sanctions are being reimposed on Iran, demanding tough choices by the EU
IranEU drought response may focus on short-term fixes
The current crisis has highlighted the interplay between agriculture and climate change
EUGreek debt assumptions are unrealistic in longer term
IMF critique of Greece's long-term debt prospects is sensible but misses the point -- the main thing is the short run
GreeceMacedonia’s name referendum will be on EU and NATO
Opposition boycotts parliamentary session calling name change referendum for September when participation may be crucial
MacedoniaEuro-area GDP will slow, complicating ECB policy
The euro-area economy expanded by just 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in April-June, the weakest growth rate in two years
EUEuropean right may be harder to unite than Orban hopes
Orban hopes to tilt balance towards EU nation states away from Commission's enforcement of common European standards
Hungary
