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COVID-19 will hold back longer EU life expectancy
The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted the trend adding years to average life expectancy, especially in the eastern EU
EUCatalan politics further weakens Spanish stability
The two Catalan parties supporting Spain’s minority government will compete with each other in regional elections in May
SpainSpanish compromise over amnesty is likely
Catalonia’s pro-independence party is threatening to withdraw support for government over amnesty legislation
SpainFarmer unrest will make EU trade deals more difficult
Farmers are calling for a prioritisation of food sovereignty in future EU free trade agreements (FTAs)
EUSouthern resilience may cushion the euro-area downturn
The euro-area services PMIs saw the Southern economies outperforming the North, though the UK PMI was strong
InternationalSpain’s migrant pressures look set to grow
The number of irregular migrants arriving in the Canary Islands reached unprecedented levels last year`
SpainEU farmer unrest looks set to persist
French farmers are determined to continue protests despite the government's decision to grant concessions
FranceAmnesty bill will test Spanish government stability
Spain’s centre-left minority government has failed to pass its controversial amnesty bill
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