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Europe
Parliament Dissolves as North Macedonia Vies for Accession
North Macedonia is set to hold new elections on April 12th, a full eight months earlier than expected. Not long…
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Europe
Italy’s Sardines Challenge Salvini
In Italy, the expression “packed like sardines” has now taken on a political meaning. On November 12th, four friends decided…
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Economy
Salvini Bet It All. Then He Lost.
Matteo Salvini had a wish. One week ago, Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned, bringing Italy’s slow-rolling political uncertainty into…
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Economy
Oh, Snap! New Elections Called for in Greece
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ left-wing party, Syriza, lost a lot of ground, both in European Parliament elections and in…
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Spain
After Budget Fails, Snap Elections Called for in Spain
Spain is heading for its third general election in four years, to be held on April 28th. Under Spanish law,…
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Spain
Spain’s 2019 budget in Doubt as Far-Right Vox Makes Gains in Regional Elections in Andalucía
On December 2, 2018, mere days before the 40th anniversary of the ratification of the Spanish constitution, Andalucía held elections…
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