Europe
Prospects for the euro-area to end-2023
The euro-area has entered into a technical recession following negative growth in the last two quarters
EULeft alliance should make Spain election closer
The right-wing parties are on course to perform strongly in the general election on July 23
SpainBulgaria’s grand coalition may yield modest outcomes
The two main groupings in Bulgarian parliament have agreed a coalition cabinet, ending a long period of instability
BulgariaProspects for Eastern EU to end-2023
Eastern EU economies will grow modestly in the second half of 2023 amid political and institutional challenges
Eastern EuropeDutch pension reforms face resistance
The Dutch senate has approved a major overhaul in the country’s private pension system
NetherlandsUS-Chinese rivalry permeates South-east Asian 5G race
South-east Asia wants to build out its 5G networks, but US-Chinese rivalry is affecting its choice of providers
South-east AsiaProspects for cybersecurity to end-2023
The latter half of 2023 will see significant acceleration of public and private sector efforts on foiling cyberattacks
InternationalCentral Europe will ease interest rates cautiously
The Hungarian Central Bank's recent interest rate cuts add to expectations of looser monetary policy in Central Europe
Eastern Europe
