Europe
German coalition conflict over budget could reignite
Passing Germany’s 2025 budget faces renewed risks amid concerns it is not constitutionally compliant
GermanyHimara election may not cool Greek-Albanian tensions
Repeated elections in the Albanian town of Himara hold no promise for a restart in Greek-Albanian relations
AlbaniaSurging crime is damaging Sweden’s image
Sweden's rates of crime, including firearm homicides, are among the highest in the EU
SwedenHungary and Slovakia will resist Russian oil phaseout
Reactions from Budapest and Bratislava to Kyiv’s Lukoil sanctions betray a lack of interest in diversifying oil supplies
HungaryProlonged uncertainty will challenge automakers
Automakers are challenged simultaneously by difficult market conditions and pressures to transform their business models
InternationalNorth Macedonia may sour relations with Kosovo
Skopje becomes involved in another diplomatic row with a neighbour
North MacedoniaUK government will struggle to deal with protests
The United Kingdom experienced its worst social unrest in more than a decade over the weekend
United KingdomSlower euro-area services signal lower GDP and rates
The July euro-area services PMI weakened but East Asian services activity picked up slightly
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