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COVID-19 could generate wider EU divisions
The EU is strongly divided between those who want a coordinated economic response to COVID-19 and those who do not
EUThe Netherlands’ Rutte may be losing grip on power
Support for Rutte's government is declining, and it will be difficult to reverse this trend ahead of the 2021 elections
NetherlandsPotential for protest is growing in Western Europe
Dutch, Belgian, German and French voters are losing confidence in their governments.
Western EuropeBrexit is already affecting exposed EU countries
Brexit is already influencing politics and public opinion in some of the EU’s most-exposed members
GermanyDutch fiscal expansion will not avert a recession
2020 budget plans consist of a moderate fiscal stimulus, which is mainly targeted at middle-class voters
NetherlandsBasic income in Europe will face increasing scrutiny
Universal basic income schemes are falling short of expectations regardless of country specifics
ItalyDutch climate deal will boost government support
The climate accord boosts support for the government, but some compromises will be needed to get it through the senate
NetherlandsIMF nomination poses risks for Europe’s hold on role
EU members nominated Kristalina Georgieva to become the next IMF managing director, but her candidacy is not guaranteed
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