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Pragmatism will sustain Italy’s support for Ukraine
Italy’s populist government has defied concerns that it would undermine Western unity in supporting Ukraine
EUKosovo-Serbia tensions may escalate further
Serbia and Kosovo are trading accusations as the situation in the Serb-populated north remains tense
KosovoProspects for the euro-area to end-2023
The euro-area has entered into a technical recession following negative growth in the last two quarters
EUFTC move will embolden UK body on Microsoft deal
The US markets regulator has appealed to a US court to block the Microsoft-Activision deal temporarily
United StatesBrazil warns of Mercosur-EU trade deal obstacles
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for the Mercosur-EU deal to be ratified on a visit to Brasilia
BrazilEU migrant deal could create new challenges
EU ministers have agreed new rules that will enhance member-state powers to deport migrants
EUEuro-area to struggle to emerge from recession in 2023
Final euro-area GDP data for January-March 2023 and October-December show the economy is in recession
EUEU survey favours Macron’s position on China
An ECFR survey suggests that Europeans favour Macron’s views on relations with China and on EU security autonomy
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