France
Germany and France diverge on security/freedom balance
Since the state of emergency was imposed in France in November 2015, over 3,500 searches have been conducted
FranceEU countries may lead fight against tax evasion
An initiative launched by five EU countries is the first transnational response to the Panama Papers
EUNew GCF strategy could unlock frozen funds globally
The Green Climate Fund has made slow progress in financing climate change projects ahead of COP22
InternationalGlobal energy M&A will be limited in 2016
High debt and uncertain energy prices are weakening oil and gas companies' balance sheets
InternationalEuro-area inflation will accelerate gradually in 2016
The preliminary March inflation result unveils an uptick in core inflation
EUFrench labour reform may be watered down further
The most ambitious labour reform in decades is unlikely to help Hollande in the next election
FranceBrussels attacks may lead to policy change in Europe
The attacks may signal that counterterrorism efforts are too focussed on alienated individuals
BelgiumEuro-area GDP will expand moderately in early 2016
Today's PMI data suggest the economic recovery remained on track in early 2016
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