Europe
Radical nationalists could upset new Slovak government
Elections have produced a fourth Fico government whose small parliamentary majority could prove a weakness
SlovakiaRussia’s war in Ukraine puts Gazprom at risk
Gazprom has struggled since losing its biggest export market in continental Europe after Russia invaded Ukraine
RussiaSwiss elections show falling support for green parties
Immigration and cost-of-living concerns overshadowed climate politics in Switzerland’s recent elections
EUCarbon offsets face credibility issues globally
Carbon offsetting plays a key role in meeting climate goals, but success can be difficult to measure
International'Near-shoring' may bring FDI to Eastern Europe
Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) could attract FDI as international companies seek supply-chain security
Eastern EuropeUS s-commerce will grow fast, following Asia’s lead
US m-commerce (on mobiles) and s-commerce (on social media) retail is growing fast, but TikTok faces political headwinds
InternationalUkraine war will shift Black Sea naval balance
Russia's setbacks in Ukraine have shifted the naval balance of power in favour of the West and Ukraine
UkraineCompromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success
The G20 remains the premier forum for international economic cooperation but can do little to solve global problems
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