In early August, the government presented the 2021–2022 budget, which aims to narrow the fiscal deficit gradually while continuing to...
News Category: Politics
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Israel: Government presents supportive 2021–2022 budget and growth-enhancing reforms, but Knesset approval still not guaranteed -
Germany: First election without Merkel likely to be followed by lengthy government formation process German voters will head to the ballots on 26 September to elect the members of the Bundestag. Opinion polls are... -
Norway: New government likely to be a Labour-led coalition Norwegians are gearing up to head to the polls on 13 September to elect a new parliament. Incumbent Prime Minister... -
Peru: Pedro Castillo becomes president of Peru On 28 July, Pedro Castillo was sworn in as president of Peru, a mere eight days after being announced as... -
Bulgaria: July snap election expected to result in lengthy government formation; unlikely to change commitment to the EU On 11 July, Bulgarian voters will return to the polls to elect their new parliament, after the April vote failed... -
Belarus: EU sanctions target key sectors, although their effectiveness is still uncertain In late June, EU member states announced substantial sanctions on Belarussian officials and entities, in a bid to punish Lukashenko’s... -
Israel: Opposition parties form coalition to oust Netanyahu, although new government will be fragile Parliament voted in a new government in mid-June, ending Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12-year premiership. Naftali Bennett from the right-wing Yamina party... -
Peru: Presidential run-off election results in disputed outcome The run-off presidential election held on 6 June has so far resulted in a too-close-to-call outcome. With virtually all votes... -
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... -
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....