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Tunisian-European relations could reach a crossroads
The president’s rejection of a European aid allocation raises tensions further
TunisiaECB priority is taming prices even as activity slows
The ECB remains hawkish on interest rates even as German consumer confidence is worsening
Western EuropeEU space weapon test ban will help set global norm
The EU member states have committed not to carry out destructive anti-satellite missile tests
EUUK interest rate course to determine inequality level
Household wealth surged after 2013, especially for older and higher-income groups, but has fallen sharply since 2021
United KingdomChina cyberespionage campaigns are evolving
Microsoft has plugged the vulnerabilities exploited by a Chinese state-linked espionage actor
United StatesEurope will continue to balance relations with China
European powers look set to strengthen diplomatic engagement with China this year
United KingdomWestern Europe’s inflation struggles will persist
Energy prices have eased but inflationary pressures are afflicting a broader range of goods and services
Western EuropeEuro-area headline and core inflation will diverge
Consumer price inflation eased to single digits in December on lower energy prices, but core inflation rose to a record
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