EU
EU economic activity will contract in coming quarters
GDP grew by 0.2% on the quarter and 2.1% on the year in July-September but double-digit inflation will take a toll
EUECB plans rely on inflation stabilising or easing
The ECB raised its main interest rates by 75 basis points for a second month
EUEU will prioritise border security in Western Balkans
Integration within the region goes hand-in-hand with tougher border controls over entry from non-EU countries
BalkansFrench-German tensions reflect strategic divergences
Tensions between France and Germany have escalated since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
FranceSlovakia’s response to energy crunch will need EU help
Electricity firm’s mistake has compounded Slovakia’s political and economic weaknesses in face of energy crisis
SlovakiaSerbia’s new foreign minister may show sanctions shift
Vucic’s Socialist ally Dacic comes back into the cabinet as foreign minister along with other intriguing changes
SerbiaEuro-area and UK economies are falling into recession
Flash survey data indicates that economic activity is deteriorating in the euro-area and United Kingdom
EUStability of Sweden’s new government is fragile
Sweden’s new right-wing government will have a parliamentary majority of only three seats
Sweden
