Europe
EU will struggle to convert China policy into reality
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen recently unveiled proposals for “de-risking” from China
EUSouth-eastern Europe's ties with Japan will grow
Countries in south-eastern Europe have been courting Japan for investment and pursuing closer political ties
JapanBalkan economies remain resilient despite slow growth
Despite slowing growth, the Western Balkans' overall economic outlook is stable
BalkansFrench image management in Africa faces challenges
France's new Africa strategy aims, in part, to improve France's image on the continent
AfricaECB policy uncertainty will persist
There is strong division in the ECB governing council over interest rate and liquidity policy
EURomania's education reforms may fail to deliver
The new government-proposed bill fails to tackle chronic challenges plaguing the education sector in Romania
RomaniaFrench reforms could fuel support for radical parties
Macron is close to realising his pension reform ambitions following approval by the Constitutional Council
FranceGlobal spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
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