Europe
Security dominates focus of new European Commission
The new Commission’s priorities revolve around the theme of security, with climate change declining in salience
EUProlonged high costs will hit tourism rebound momentum
Tourism has recovered strongly in 2023 and 2024 but faces headwinds from high costs and geopolitical tensions
InternationalCroatia will seek to capitalise on rating upgrade
Credit rating agencies upgraded Croatia's sovereign credit rating to A-.
CroatiaLondon’s China policy could draw pressure from allies
Thus far, it appears the new UK government wants to protect trade and economic ties with China
United KingdomThe US election will be crucial for sanctions policy
The 2024 presidential election marks a critical juncture for US policy on economic sanctions
InternationalPrishtina is set on controlling northern Kosovo
Kosovo’s government has closed down almost all Belgrade-funded ‘parallel institutions’ in the north
KosovoAustria looks set for protracted coalition talks
Sunday’s general election saw Austria’s Freedom Party (FPO) win its highest vote since its creation in 1956
AustriaHungary wants to make its mark in Chad
Budapest has decided to deploy a military mission to Chad
Hungary
