Voters will head to the polls on 17 March to elect a new parliament, after roughly a year of Covid-19...
News Category: Politics
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Netherlands: No significant policy shifts expected after 17 March election as VVD leads polls -
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 Martín 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... -
Ghana: Ghanaians gear up for December elections; broadly market-friendly policies expected to continue The Ghanaian electorate will head to the polls on 7 December to elect a president and Parliament. The presidential vote... -
China: Top leadership unveils Vision 2035; seeks to achieve “moderately developed economy” status China is set to become a moderately developed economy by 2035. This is the conclusion of the fifth plenary of...