Europe
Hungary cannot easily replace lost EU funding
The potential loss of funding from EU scrutiny of Hungary’s institutions could be highly damaging
HungaryItaly’s budget for next year reflects fiscal caution
In its first budget, Italy’s new Eurosceptic government has opted for a moderate increase in spending
ItalySustainability will be as key to food tech as outcomes
The upheaval in the global food system is boosting innovation in food science, safety and transparency
InternationalUkraine war impedes crackdown on crypto cybercrime
Western governments have been leading efforts to crack down on cryptocurrency-based cybercrime
InternationalEU tightens cybersecurity of critical infrastructure
The Council of the EU has adopted new legislation to strengthen cyber resilience across the bloc
EuropeAlbanian opposition will struggle to make headway
Despite economic problems and surging emigration, the united opposition will make only modest gains in local elections
AlbaniaTourism is recovering but faces many headwinds in 2023
Tourism in Europe has enjoyed a year of relief in 2022 but headwinds will trouble the sector next year
InternationalBelgium’s move to a four-day week will be gradual
Belgium has approved legislation allowing employees to work a four-day week for the same pay
Belgium