Western Europe
Euroscepticism will remain an acute problem for the EU
Most Eurosceptics have abandoned their objective of leaving the EU and instead vow to change the EU from within
EUCyberactivity in Ukraine signals Russian limits
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has thus far been characterised by relatively small-scale, unsophisticated cyberattacks
InternationalPopulation change will have an uneven impact in Europe
Ageing population dynamics will pose different social, economic and political challenges for European governments
EuropeServices PMIs imply that Omicron is hitting trade
The services PMI dipped in December in the euro-area and India on weaker trade but cost rises are stabilising
InternationalEurope will find ways to work more closely with Taiwan
Taiwan's profile has risen in Europe over the past two years, as has support for the island's international engagement
TaiwanWestern Europe’s COVID concerns should be short-lived
Data on the effectiveness of booster shots suggests Western Europe will not long be troubled by COVID-19
Western EuropeEuro-area and UK consumer activity leads the rebound
Data releases today show strong UK consumer activity and rising consumer confidence in the euro-area
EuropePost-COVID era could be better for European populists
Right-wing populist parties are reasonably well placed to increase their support in the post-COVID era
Western Europe
