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EU-Japan trade deal gives free trade a timely boost
In a world fearful of protectionism, a new framework agreement shows globalisation is not over after all
JapanNew Baltic railway will run on standard gauge
Rail Baltica will reduce environmental pollution by transferring freight from road to rail
Baltic statesNew Irish government will fear Brexit fallout
Despite strong growth prospects, Dublin is facing acute domestic and international pressures
IrelandChinese will invest mainly in Balkan transit, energy
As the global centre of gravity shifts, the Western Balkans is exploring what it can get from China
BalkansEU/US line against Russian aggression will hold
Even sanctions-sceptical EU member states are close to unanimity in backing states under pressure from Russia
United StatesGerman-Turkish rift will widen, despite high cost
Suppressed bilateral tensions have come out into the open and are unlikely to be eased while Erdogan rules
GermanyEU growth could help Macron regain momentum
The euro-area continues its recovery despite the uncertainties associated with Brexit
EUNew Russia sanctions may strain EU-US relations
The US bill could undermine the joint sanctions agenda and trigger a wider transatlantic dispute
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