Tensions within the ruling coalition government of the Christian Democrats (CDU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) are set to rise...
News Category: Politics
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Germany: Tensions rise within the governing coalition as the Social Democrats elect a new leadership -
Taiwan: Incumbent favorite to retain the presidency but majority unlikely; broad policy continuity expected On 11 January 2020, the Taiwanese electorate will head to the polls to elect a new president and legislative assembly,... -
Spain: Political uncertainty to continue clouding the economic outlook as elections produce another fragmented Parliament Spain’s general election on 10 November failed to break the long-standing political deadlock, yielding a deeply fragmented Parliament yet again... -
Portugal: Risks of instability rise as Costa decides to go it alone The center-left Socialist Party (PS) led by Prime Minister António Costa has decided not to renew a formal pact with... -
Argentina: Policy uncertainty spikes as Fernández secures presidency As had been widely expected, Alberto Fernández, candidate of Everyone’s Front coalition (Frente de Todos), comfortably secured the presidency in... -
Chile: Piñera mollifies protestors with pricey concessions; lingering uncertainty likely to hamper business confidence In late October, President Sebastian Piñera responded to the social unrest ignited by a hike in subway fares by overhauling... -
Turkey: Government reveals ambitious economic plan, while geopolitical tensions return to center stage On 30 September, the government published a new economic program for 2020-2022 with ambitious growth targets, amid escalating geopolitical tensions.... -
Romania: Political uncertainty intensifies on ousting of Social Democrat government Ludovic Orban, head of the National Liberal party (PNL), appears set to be Romania’s next prime minister if he wins... -
Spain: Election unlikely to break political gridlock; risks to economic outlook mount Spain’s political stalemate drags on with a repeat general election to be held on 10 November, the fourth in four... -
Ireland: 2020 budget prepares for a no-deal Brexit On 8 October, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe unveiled the draft 2020 budget to the lower house of Parliament, preparing for a...