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Dutch government will prioritise higher spending
The agreement of the new Dutch government envisages a substantial increase in public expenditure
NetherlandsItaly's presidential vote carries significant risks
Mario Draghi appears intent on stepping down as Italian prime minister in a few weeks
ItalyEuropean energy risks persist despite fall in prices
European natural gas prices have fallen to their lowest levels in three weeks
EUItaly’s China policy is becoming more hard-line
Italy has adopted a much more hawkish position towards China under Prime Minister Mario Draghi
ItalyLack of reform will impede Kosovo’s EU bid
A failed application for membership would advance a decline in EU and a rise in US influence in the Balkans
EUUK tech investment soars but Brexit risks remain
The UK tech sector this year attracted record investment from foreign investors
United KingdomNew Bundesbank president is likely to be less hawkish
Joachim Nagel will replace Jens Weidmann as president of the Bundesbank on January 1
GermanyFrost resignation increases chance of EU-UK deal
Liz Truss replaces the hard-line David Frost as the United Kingdom’s chief Brexit negotiator
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