Europe
UK government’s fiscal plans are not sustainable
The improved economic outlook and Spring Budget do little to change medium-term fiscal policy challenges
United KingdomChina will invest selectively in South-eastern Europe
Despite EU push-back, most countries in the region will not downgrade ties with Beijing
ChinaTreaty will help to protect the seas globally
The High Seas Treaty has taken two decades to negotiate and is a major step forward for marine conservation
InternationalOil majors’ transition plans face conflicting demands
The 'big five' oil majors face difficult decisions about prioritising cleaner energy or shorter-term fossil fuel returns
InternationalImprovement in Turkish-US ties will be limited
Despite progress on NATO enlargement, Turkey and the United States are at odds with regards to Russia
United StatesTensions will increase in Dutch government
The four coalition parties suffered losses in the provincial elections, which will elect the national senate in May
NetherlandsEU-brokered Kosovo-Serbia deal will take time
Prishtina and Belgrade are closer to normalising relations, yet key issues remain unresolved
KosovoLeft-wing conflict boosts the right’s hopes in Spain
Relations between the governing Socialist Party and Unidas Podemos have deteriorated ahead of crucial elections
Spain
