Europe
Concern may grow for media and minorities in Croatia
The centre right and far right are both represented in the newly formed cabinet
CroatiaNorth Macedonia will clash with EU and neighbours
The right’s likely takeover of power risks derailing the country’s EU membership process
North MacedoniaUnrest in French territory could spread
France has substantially increased the number of security personnel deployed to the Pacific island of New Caledonia
FranceBulgaria’s claim against Gazprom may prompt wider row
State-owned Bulgargaz will seek damages from the Russian energy giant
BulgariaBaku will keep undermining France overseas
The French government accused Azerbaijan of fomenting unrest in New Caledonia
AzerbaijanUnity of Dutch government will be challenged
The Netherlands looks set to have its most right-wing government in recent history
NetherlandsFico shooting creates instability in Slovakia
The prime minister remains in a serious condition after an assassination attempt
SlovakiaGermany’s CDU will shift further to the right
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) first policy programme since 2007 marks a notable shift to the right
Germany
