Europe
EU and UK rules on financial trading will diverge
As risks rise, EU and UK legislation on derivatives trading and alternative investment funds is also expanding
InternationalEU budget shrinkage forecasts may come under pressure
The European Commission predicts very modest GDP growth, markedly lower inflation, and quite marked budget austerity
EUNew Caledonia unrest could damage France’s Macron
New Caledonia is experiencing its worst riots in four decades amid opposition to French constitutional reforms
FranceSlovakia will likely go ahead with broadcaster reform
The government seeks a greater role in the management of the public broadcasting service
SlovakiaWebinar: 2024’s remaining elections: the ones to watch
The key elections to watch for the remainder of 2024
InternationalBosnian Serbs are unlikely to seek independence yet
A new election law in the Republika Srpska further undermines the state, but its implementation is unlikely this year
Bosnia-HercegovinaCatalan vote is an important win for Spain’s Sanchez
Catalonia’s pro-independence movement suffered a major blow in Sunday’s regional election
SpainGreece-Turkey detente picks up but major issues remain
A meeting in Ankara reaffirmed that the leaders of the two countries are keen to ease bilateral tensions
Greece
