Europe
Ireland’s Varadkar will face daunting challenges
Housing and economic challenges suggest the governing parties may have to unite to survive beyond the next election
IrelandBiden's move on data flow promises temporary relief
Biden's administration wants to develop frameworks for cross-border data flows but is hamstrung by congressional rifts
InternationalEU’s Visegrad Four will not continue in current format
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will shape Central Europe for decades to come and has divided Poland from Hungary
EUThe role of gas in the energy transition will change
Gas will play a transitional role in reducing carbon emissions only until coal use is eradicated
InternationalUK gilt crisis flags liquidity-driven investment risks
The spike in UK gilts exposed the risks of liquidity-driven investment (LDI) by pension funds
United KingdomStrike action in Belgium will likely persist
Belgium is experiencing consecutive strikes and protests over the cost-of-living crisis
BelgiumUS interest in European football continues to grow
A ruling is due today in a case challenging the footballing monopoly held by UEFA, the sport's European governing body
EuropeFrench Republicans to shift further right under Ciotti
New Republican leader Eric Ciotti is focused on winning back voters lost to the far right
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