Europe
UK migrant deterrence policy is in trouble
Record levels of asylum seekers arrived on UK shores during the first quarter
United KingdomAI augmentation and automation will alter job markets
AI will lift global economic productivity over the coming decades, but also transform labour markets
InternationalPoland’s policy on farm protests may shift after polls
Premier Tusk is trying to deflect farmers’ protests by putting the blame on Russia, the EU and the previous government
PolandNew Irish leader will struggle to reverse polls
Ireland’s incoming prime minister has little time to reverse unfavourable polling trends
IrelandGeopolitics of AI technical standards will heat up
Technical standards for artificial intelligence (AI) will emerge slowly but geopolitical rifts over it will be intense
InternationalEU’s key green policy faces uncertain future
A vote to give final approval to the Nature Restoration Law has been postponed following opposition
EUEU-US economic divergence will persist if not widen
March euro-area confidence rose, within pessimistic territory, while US confidence stagnated within optimistic territory
EUPolish government may regret targeting central banker
The new government has begun its long-threatened process to hold the NBP governor to account for alleged mismanagement
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