Europe
French reforms will boost far right appeal
Macron was forced to introduce tougher legislation on immigration following right-wing pressure
FranceCentral bank policies diverge amid political strains
The US Federal Reserve is notably further ahead than the ECB or Bank of England in considering rate cuts next year
InternationalSerbian leader may rue unexpectedly large election win
Vucic’s triumph in early parliamentary elections will make it harder to avoid accepting Kosovo's de facto independence
SerbiaEU content moderation law faces enforcement challenges
The content moderation-related provisions of the Digital Services Act are now being enforced
EUCleaner GDP as nations grow helps to cut CO2 emissions
GDP growth is correlated with falling emissions once states reach upper middle income, contributing to climate targets
InternationalCOP28 actions will fall short of Paris goals
COP28 had mixed results, paving the way for more ambitious climate action, but also leaving substantial room for failure
InternationalUK AI Summit will promote some global cooperation
The UK AI Summit last month brought together a diverse array of stakeholders, including the United States and China
United KingdomSpain will pursue a ‘progressive’ policy agenda
Spain’s new minority government will introduce more benefits for younger and retired voters
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