Europe
Western Balkans needs to do more on climate change
A World Bank report suggests a steep increase in green investments is needed for climate change adaptation
BalkansMontenegro may squander the EU’s goodwill
Parliament has passed a resolution that irked Croatia, seemingly undoing painstaking progress made towards EU membership
MontenegroCorporate climate reporting is underestimating risks
Bank and corporate climate audits and stress tests overestimate progress on climate targets due to understating risks
InternationalDutch government is unlikely to survive a full-term
The new government’s first few weeks in office have exposed tensions between its parties
NetherlandsBattery production can sustain long-run overcapacity
Despite rapid demand growth, lithium-ion battery production capacity is far in excess of consumption
InternationalWorld GDP and trade growth is weaker than past decades
The IMF sees modest global growth this year and next, with US activity slowing markedly next year
InternationalPremier’s resignation spells uncertainty for Estonia
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas leaves behind an unpopular government as she eyes a role as EU’s foreign policy chief
EstoniaGreek tourism sector faces sustainability issues
As Greece heads for another record-setting tourist season, issues of long-term sustainability loom
Greece
