EU
Divisions will weaken impact of EU economic strategy
The European Commission has published proposals to reduce the security risks of economic engagement with China
ChinaMoldovan government will rely on strong EU support
Romania has been lobbying for the start of membership talks between Moldova and the EU.
MoldovaUS AI law is far off despite Biden's push
The Biden administration and Democrats in Congress are pushing for an AI law
United StatesMeloni’s Italy will adopt a hawkish policy on China
Italy’s government has imposed restrictions on Chinese firm Sinochem’s influence over Italian tiremaker Pirelli
ItalyEU's AI Act proposal foregrounds risks and rights
The draft of the EU's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act has been approved by the European Parliament
EuropeEuro-area wage growth will ease very gradually in 2023
The ECB raised rates by 25 basis points (bp) and euro-area wage growth slowed modestly in January-March
EUEU policy on Mediterranean migration is not working
A boat carrying hundreds capsized off Greece's coast, one of the worst disasters along the Mediterranean migrant route
EUFinland will shift to the right under new government
The far-right Finns Party will be an influential voice in Finland’s new government
Finland
