Italy
EU vote will further weaken Italy’s co-ruling party
Italy’s vote in favour of euro-area reform has exposed growing divisions within the Five Star Movement
ItalyPressure will grow on Italy’s debt sustainability
Concerns over the sustainability of Italy’s debt could grow as early as the end of next year
ItalyEgypt will resist any human rights criticisms
Authorities released from detention three human rights advocates, but abuses persist elsewhere
EgyptProspects for Western EU in 2021
Next year German Chancellor Angela Merkel will step down and the United Kingdom will stop abiding by EU rules
GermanyNew EU COVID restrictions come with political risks
New COVID-19 restrictions in Europe may further weaken public trust in governments
EuropeChina’s bad image will make the West more hostile
New poll data suggest that COVID-19 has done serious damage to China’s reputation across the West
ChinaNew EU migration pact will not resolve key tensions
The EU's new migration proposals are unlikely to bolster member state cooperation in the event of a future crisis
EUItalian elections boost coalition’s survival prospects
Regional election and referendum results should strengthen the M5S-PD coalition government
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