Europe
Ukraine's grain dispute is unlikely to end soon
Ukraine said it was willing to accept restrictions on EU trade to end the dispute
UkraineWealth shifts across ages will exacerbate inequalities
Huge wealth transfers from those currently over 60 to the under-60s in the coming decades will have broad implications
InternationalTurkish foreign policy will seek a power balance
Ankara is aiming to normalise and stabilise its key regional and international relationships
TurkeyProposed EU defence spending plan faces resistance
The European Commission has announced proposals to bolster the integration of Europe’s defence industry
EUEU aid to Tunis will help, but it will not be enough
In line with a July 2023 partnership deal, the EU is supporting Tunisia in managing dire economic conditions
TunisiaGerman trade is set to be very modestly better in 2024
Exports rose in January on stronger demand from the rest of the EU and from China but imports remained subdued
GermanyBulgarian coalition could endure as least-worst option
Nine-month premier Denkov has stood down as agreed but renegotiating the coalition agreement could unstick the partners
BulgariaUkraine will not extend gas transit agreement
Ukraine’s energy minister ruled out extending the gas transit agreement that will expire at the end of this year
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