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London will struggle to control irregular migration
Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer
United KingdomCrackdown on encrypted criminal apps will intensify
International law enforcement agencies have dismantled an encrypted communication platform and arrested 51 individuals
InternationalEU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles remain likely
Divisions have increased among EU states over the prospect of further tariffs on imports of Chinese electric cars
EULondon will struggle to exernalise asylum policy
Starmer wants to learn more about Italy’s approach to tackling irregular migration
United KingdomItaly-EU relations face growing vulnerabilities
Relations between Italy’s prime minister and the European Commission president have deteriorated recently
ItalyItaly-China ties unlikely to improve greatly
Giorgia Meloni is visiting China for the first time since becoming prime minister in October 2022
ItalyYouth vote will help Europe’s far right expand
Far-right parties are making significant progress in appealing to younger voters
EuropeWestern capitals will focus on energy cybersecurity
Cyberattacks such as the Colonial Pipeline attack in 2021 have highlighted the need to secure energy supply chains
InternationalSalvini faces a major leadership test in Italy
Poor results in upcoming elections could herald the end of Matteo Salvini’s eleven-year leadership of the League
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