Europe
India will block Chinese tech opportunistically
Since early 2020, India has incrementally tightened restrictions on Chinese technology and businesses
IndiaFrench immigration reforms could meet labour concerns
The French government has unveiled reforms to curb illegal migration and address labour shortages
FranceSchengen enlargement may be delayed further
Bulgaria and Romania will struggle to join the EU’s passport-free area in January 2024
BulgariaFTX collapse boosts case for EU crypto regulation
The need for effective crypto regulations has become urgent and the EU alone has a comprehensive framework
EUNew Russian immigrants bring benefits to Serbia
The 100,000-strong new Russian diaspora will boost the Serbian economy without affecting local politics
RussiaEU move escalates business risks for China's TikTok
Two top EU entities have banned the use of TikTok on official devices; a third will likely follow
InternationalMorocco's European policy will bring in lower returns
On January 23, Morocco’s parliament voted to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing the EU body of meddling
MoroccoScottish independence movement faces uncertain future
Scotland will have a new first minister after Nicola Sturgeon announced that she was departing frontline politics
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