Europe
Ban on Germany’s far right is unlikely
Public and political support for banning the far-right Alternative for Germany is growing
GermanyClimate adaptation action to strengthen globally
Decisionmakers are becoming increasingly aware of the need to invest in climate adaptation
InternationalNorthern Irish economic gains are not guaranteed
Northern Ireland has the unique privilege of full access to the UK and EU markets, but is struggling to take advantage
United KingdomFast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains
The fast and ultra-fast fashion industry is seeing spectacular growth even as concerns about the environment are rising
InternationalSupply woes offset soft demand to lift copper prices
Multiple supply-side uncertainties are offsetting weaker demand from China to support the copper price
InternationalShips’ safety off Yemen will depend on US-UK air power
US-UK airstrikes in Yemen aim to support freedom of navigation as Huthis fail to limit attacks to Israeli interests
InternationalDigital gig workers rise up EU policy agenda
The employment conditions of workers employed via digital apps have become an important economic and social question
EUSpain’s opposition leader faces key electoral tests
Upcoming elections will test the leadership stability of Spain’s centre-right opposition
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