Europe
Battery production to influence politics in eastern EU
Eastern Europe has become a leader in battery manufacturing, with consequences for both local economies and politics.
Eastern EuropeInternational climate finance will remain inadequate
Significant increases in climate finance are needed to meet climate adaptation and mitigation challenges this decade
InternationalNear-term manufacturing prospects are subdued
Manufacturing growth will show little improvement and even though the outlook is weak, the risks remain to the downside
InternationalWestern Balkan regional integration to advance slowly
The EU-backed Common Regional Market in the Western Balkans has run into political obstacles
BalkansEU will ignore Azerbaijan’s repression of minority
A wave of arrests of ‘Islamic extremists’ appears to target regime critics among Azerbaijan’s Shia minority
AzerbaijanE-fuels for transport risk hurting EU climate goals
The EU plans to allow the sale of internal combustion engine cars that run on e-fuels beyond 2035
EuropeIrregular migration to the EU will rise significantly
Migrant arrivals to Europe via the Mediterranean this year are expected to be over 50% higher compared to 2022
EuropeGreece elections may trigger political instability
New Democracy is hoping to secure another term in power but its popularity is declining despite the improving economy.
Greece
