Israel will hold general elections—the fourth in two years—on 23 March 2021, after the dissolution of the Knesset in December...
News Category: Politics
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Israel: Right-wing parties to emerge fortified following elections, but composition of next government unclear -
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... -
Romania: December parliamentary elections decisive for government’s fiscal stance amid pensions dispute On 6 December, the country is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections. The ruling center-right National Liberty Party (PNL) is currently... -
Peru: Country engulfed by political chaos following surprise impeachment of President Vizcarra On 9 November, Peru was plunged into political chaos following the removal of President MartÃn Vizcarra from office after Congress... -
Turkey: New finance minister and Central Bank governor appointed, likely prompting shift towards more orthodox policy On 10 November, President Erdogan appointed former deputy prime minister Lutfi Elvan as new finance minister. Elvan replaced the president’s...