Europe
Rule of law unlikely to cause EU-Italy confrontation
The threat to media freedom in Italy is approaching high-risk levels, according to the EU’s annual rule-of-law report
ItalyAsia’s coal use is likely to peak by 2030
China’s coal use, while rising, is close to peak consumption, although India and ASEAN’s use will increase for longer
InternationalMoldovan election results reveal narrow shift to EU
Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu won the first round of the presidential election yesterday
MoldovaThe gold price rally likely has further to run
The gold price keeps passing records due to central bank demand, US rate cut expectations and high geopolitical tensions
InternationalItaly migrant row could have significant implications
Italy’s policy to send unsuccessful asylum seekers to Albania is already facing legal obstacles
ItalyJapan’s defence cooperation with allies faces risks
Japan’s defence chief has met with his UK and Italian counterparts
JapanRomania will struggle to reduce deficits
The government’s revised 2024 budget will push the fiscal deficit to almost 7% of GDP
RomaniaAnkara makes another push for Western fighter jets
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the third time in four months
Turkey
