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EU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
Greater risks lie ahead for Italy’s government
Italy’s right-wing coalition has proven stable but political and economic challenges will increase
EU fiscal reforms will reinforce regional divergence
Reforms to the Stability and Growth Pact will limit spending for high-debt countries
Italy's rejection of ESM reforms will continue
Italy has rejected reforms to the European Stability Mechanism, reinforcing its opposition to the bailout fund
Ukraine war is transforming Germany's defence industry
European demand for German defence industry equipment has increased significantly since the war in Ukraine
Italy’s constitutional reforms face obstacles
Italy’s right-wing government wants to concentrate more power into the post of prime minister
EU tensions over immigration are growing
The surge in irregular migration and asylum seekers is fuelling friction between the EU’s largest member-states
Italy will intensify its outreach to North Africa
Rome is active across the region, expanding ties and building its competitive advantage over other European capitals
Economic pressure will increase on Italian government
Italy’s expansionary budget coincides with growing pressure on the government to tighten spending