Europe
Slovakia’s presidential run-off may empower premier
It is uncertain whether the third-placed candidate’s votes will go to Pellegrini in the April 6 presidential run-off
SlovakiaEU will struggle to meet new climate targets
Political and energy transition challenges will likely see the EU miss its 2040 climate targets
EUUK, US and ECB could move together on rates in June
The Bank of England left rates on hold as widely expected and only one committee member voted for a cut
United KingdomBosnia must make further progress to qualify for EU
Euphoria that EU leaders have ‘green-lighted’ opening accession talks cannot obscure the obstacles Bosnia must surpass
Bosnia-HercegovinaPortugal faces period of heightened instability
The centre-right won the March 10 election but will probably have to form a minority government
PortugalFirm services activity aids GDP but poses policy risks
Europe’s flash PMIs for March further highlight the outperformance of services relative to manufacturing
InternationalRussia will exploit any use of blocked funds by EU
A spokesperson for the Kremlin warned EU states against using the proceeds from blocked Russian assets to assist Ukraine
RussiaNew Irish leader is unlikely to boost party’s support
Ireland will have a new prime minister on April 6 following Leo Varadkar’s surprising decision to resign
Ireland
