EU
Greece’s return to bond markets is a first step
Greece’s return to bond markets is a favourable development but the interest rate is high and future demand is uncertain
GreeceEU court ruling to intensify demands for asylum reform
The ECJ decides that normal EU asylum regulations applied during the migrant crisis
EUGreek minerals industry will seek foreign partners
Greece’s mining and metallurgy industry will keep its export orientation as domestic demand remains subdued
GreeceGermany may raise spending to reduce imbalances
Berlin has long withstood criticism of its trade surplus, but may address the issue after the September election
GermanyEU defence may focus on cooperation, not integration
Macron’s pro-EU agenda prompts fresh optimism, but divergent member state interests may hinder integration
EUSlow EU-UK Brexit progress could delay trade talks
The second round of talks has done little to resolve the deadlock
EUDoubts rise over future EU funding for Central Europe
State capital spending and infrastructure-led investment will be key growth drivers -- if EU-funded projects materialise
EUAlbanian reform may pick up now PSSh rules alone
Governing alone with an outright majority, the new administration will have a freer hand to pursue its policy goals
Albania