Europe
Washington remains concerned about Balkan security
Intrastate turmoil still tops US security concerns in the region
BalkansEU tariff reduction could invite further pressure
The EU has agreed to reduce tariff hikes on Chinese electric vehicle exporters
ChinaUK government faces tricky October budget decisions
Government borrowing was markedly higher than expected in July
United KingdomGerman support for Ukraine could be at a crossroads
Germany will reportedly halve its support for Ukraine next year and refuse requests for additional support
GermanyMorocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara
Rabat is conducting an aggressive diplomatic campaign to win recognition of its sovereignty over Western Sahara
MoroccoLithuania hopes to use German troops to deter Moscow
Construction has begun on a military base in Lithuania that will permanently host German troops
LithuaniaDigitally delivered services aid emerging markets’ GDP
Relatively lower costs give emerging markets (EMs) a comparative advantage in digitally delivered services (DDS)
InternationalNorth Macedonia may axe key transport link to Bulgaria
Skopje has cast doubt on the finishing works on a key Balkan east-west railway
North Macedonia
