Europe
Russian LNG exports will keep growing
Russian LNG exports grew by 2.7% in the first half of this year
RussiaSerbia will face renewed opposition to lithium mining
Belgrade has floated a plan to revive a lithium mine project, sparking backlash from environmental groups
SerbiaHung parliament is likely after French results
The far-right National Rally convincingly defeated the president's Ensemble in yesterday's legislative elections
FranceSNP’s woes in Scotland could prove to be short-term
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is on course to suffer key losses in the UK general election this week
United KingdomNew right-wing alliance may form in the EU parliament
Leaders of three right-wing parties announce the formation of a new political faction in the European Parliament
EUSoft landing for global economy but many risks persist
The BIS signals that while a soft landing remains on track, monetary and fiscal policy will be historically tight ahead
InternationalExport orders signal very modest world trade recovery
The manufacturing PMIs for June showed export orders falling markedly in the euro-area, UK, Japan and ASEAN
InternationalEstablishment parties could hold ground in Romania
Local and EU elections produce tailwinds for the ruling coalition and a shake-up in the opposition
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