Europe
Far right looks set for power in Austria
Austria is on course to be the next European state where the far right is in power
AustriaNorth Macedonia will suffer EU membership setback
The EU has reportedly decided to start negotiating with Albania
North MacedoniaCzech regional and Senate polls will boost Babis
The populist ANO movement of former Prime Minister Andrej Babis swept the regional elections
Czech RepublicFinance sector will not drive global net zero push
The financial sector is a key player in addressing the climate crisis, but its actions will demand a clear business case
InternationalGreen woes add to German coalition survival doubts
The leaders of the co-ruling Green Party have resigned over the party's electoral difficulties
GermanyHungary will pursue ‘economic neutrality’
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sketched out his overarching economic strategy
HungarySteady China and US slowdowns dominate global outlook
The OECD predicts resilient global growth of 3.2% this year and next, but with Chinese and US growth slowing markedly
InternationalVisit will help boost Vatican’s Asia-Pacific influence
The pope recently undertook a twelve-day trip to the region
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