Peru: April elections end in two-way presidential run-off and a fragmented Congress
The general elections on 11 April have produced a fragmented Congress and a presidential race where no candidate won more...
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China: China’s leadership sets conservative 6% growth target for 2021; fiscal policy to remain fairly supportive
China’s main annual political meetings—known as the Two Sessions—took place in March. Premier Li Keqiang delivered the government work report... -
Peru: April general elections set to produce tight presidential race and fragmented Congress
On 11 April, Peru goes to the polls to elect both a new president and the 130 members of Congress.... -
Israel: Right-wing parties to emerge fortified following elections, but composition of next government unclear
Israel will hold general elections—the fourth in two years—on 23 March 2021, after the dissolution of the Knesset in December... -
Bulgaria: April elections set to result in fragmented parliament, but unlikely to lead to significant shift in economic...
On 4 April, Bulgarian voters will head to the polls to elect their new parliament. Although the ruling center-right party... -
Netherlands: No significant policy shifts expected after 17 March election as VVD leads polls
Voters will head to the polls on 17 March to elect a new parliament, after roughly a year of Covid-19... -
Italy: Draghi’s new government expected to deliver EU investment plans but no strong reforms in sight
Former president of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister on 13 February.... -
Italy: Political crisis is likely to have muted economic consequences, but raises outlook concerns
Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned on 26 January, opening the door to a period of political uncertainty. Conte’s resignation will... -
Ecuador: February elections signal choice between policy continuity or interventionist approach
On 7 February, Ecuadoreans will head to the polls to elect a new president and members of the 137-seat National... -
Israel: Parliament dissolves following failure to pass budget, complicating fiscal response to Covid-19 crisis
At midnight on 22 December, after a deadline to pass the 2020 budget was missed amid disagreement between Prime Minister...