Europe
Bulgaria’s political gridlock prolongs election agony
Two attempts to form the government have failed, paving the way for another snap election
BulgariaUK dependence on fossil fuel imports could increase
The Labour government has pledged to bolster renewable capacity and accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuel exploration
United KingdomEU Artificial Intelligence Act will have limited reach
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act will come into force next week
EUCentral bank digital currencies diverge and progress
The euro area’s central bank digital currencies (CBDC) project is lagging behind the Chinese equivalent
InternationalAnti-tourism sentiment in Spain will persist
Anti-tourist demonstrations have taken place across several Spanish regions so far this year
SpainUkrainian agriculture faces serious challenges
Russia’s full-scale invasion has severely damaged Ukraine’s agricultural sector, reducing its economic role
UkraineArbitration ruling will shape future of Russian gas
An arbitration tribunal in Stockholm awarded EUR13bn in damages to the German energy company Uniper
RussiaCyprus is no closer to resolving its divisions
The 50th anniversary of the Turkish military intervention laid bare the island’s divisions
Cyprus
