EU
Germany will lead euro-area economic activity in 2022
Euro-area grew by 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in October-December, led by France and dragged back by Germany
EUEuro-area GDP will rebound from a poor early 2022
French GDP led the euro-area in 2021, growing by 7.0% and sharply outpacing Germany, which grew by 2.8%
EUPortugal could face renewed political instability
The early election on January 30 may lead to lengthy government formation talks
PortugalEU remains weak over China despite tougher stance
The European Commission is taking China to court over its approach towards Lithuania
EUInternational internet satellite rivalry will grow
The EU has announced plans for its own broadband satellite constellation
InternationalGermany may weaken the West's response over Russia
The Russian military build-up of troops around Ukraine has created divisions within Germany’s parties and government
RussiaProgress on EU-UK relations hinges on domestic issues
Political uncertainty in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom is complicating post-Brexit negotiations
United KingdomGlobal quantum technology competition will heat up
Quantum technologies are becoming an area of competition among the world’s technologically advanced nations
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