Vladimir Putin appears set for a fourth presidential term following Russia’s 18 March election amid a lack of viable opposition...
News Category: Politics
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Russia: Economic course unlikely to be changed as Putin set for another six-year term -
Hungary: Economic matters take a secondary role in Hungary’s upcoming general election Citizens are headed to the polls on 8 April for a general election that will see the ruling Fidesz party... -
Italy: March elections outcome unlikely to lead to bold reforms Italians head to the polls on 4 March, amid a fragmented political landscape and with little hope the resulting government... -
South Africa: Promising to tackle rampant corruption, Ramaphosa is sworn in as president Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in as South Africa’s new president on 15 February after Jacob Zuma resigned from the post... -
Ecuador: Victory in disputed referendum paves the way for President Moreno to consolidate power A contentious national referendum held on 4 February awarded President Lenín Moreno a resounding victory over comrade-turned-foe, former president Rafael... -
Chile: President-elect Sebastian Piñera announces cabinet President-elect Sebastián Piñera—head of the Chile Vamos coalition—presented the members of his cabinet on 23 January. Key economics-oriented posts will... -
Romania: Third prime minister in seven months is appointed amid anti-corruption protests On 29 January Viorica Dancila was appointed Romania’s third prime minister in seven months; she is also the first woman... -
South Africa: Doubts on economic course persist despite Cyril Ramaphosa’s victory as ANC president Financial markets rallied after Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa was elected president of the African National Congress (ANC) at the party... -
Peru: President Kuczynski reshuffles cabinet after surviving impeachment vote Peruvian center-right President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski reshuffled his cabinet on 9 January, replacing 8 of his 19 Cabinet members to... -
Ukraine: Reform standstill threatens new IMF funds A lack of progress on economic reforms and measures to combat corruption is throwing Ukraine’s IMF USD 17.5 billion bailout...