Europe
EU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
BalkansConflict and climate will boost MENA flight to Europe
EU efforts to tackle migration are offset by worsening push factors across the Mediterranean
Middle EastSeabed mining to advance despite climate risks
The green transition and geopolitical risks to mineral supply chains will intensify seabed mining
InternationalDutch polls favour right-wing parties
Right-wing parties are best placed to form a government after the general election later this month
NetherlandsTaiwan will seek more trade with the EU
Taipei has pursued other ways of expanding trade with the EU as chances for a Bilateral Investment Agreement remain dim
TaiwanDilution of European green deal is likely
The European Commission is coming under growing pressure to make concessions over its green deal
EUOil price moves have limited impact on wider inflation
Geopolitical risks fuel fears of renewed rises in energy prices and headline inflation, and more monetary tightening
InternationalSouth-eastern Europe will focus on cross-border links
Bulgaria, Greece and Romania's prime ministers pledged to develop their countries' road, rail and energy connections
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