Reform
EUROPE
Italy: Meloni’s Victory With a Age Old Caveat
Citizenship reform in Italy fails: low turnout, migration fears, and demographic crisis deepen EU-wide debate on identity and workforce.
EXCLUSIVE
Bahrain’s Economic Reforms: On Pause For Now
Bahrain’s economic reforms face delays amid public backlash, risking prolonged deficits while balancing fiscal sustainability.
EUROPE
On the Right Track: Albania’s Accession Plan
Albania advances in EU accession, tackling corruption, judicial reforms, and regional stability, aiming for membership by 2030.
BUSINESS
Tackling Corruption in Kazakhstan, Serbia, and Bulgaria
Corruption in Kazakhstan, Bulgaria, and Serbia weakens economies, fuels inequality and demands urgent transparency reforms.
BUSINESS
Debt Trap: High Growth with Strings Attached
Senegal's IMF crisis deepens after audit reveals hidden debt, just as new oil wealth promises economic transformation.
Popular
Who Really Holds the Power in Europe’s Energy Supply?
US and Qatar threaten LNG cuts over the EU’s new sustainability law, exposing Europe’s energy reliance as it accelerates its green transition.
Egypt: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Age of Monumental Culture
On 1 November 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza after two decades of construction as Sisi hopes tourism can revive Cairo's economy.
Empty Promises, and Excuses: Labour’s Tax U-Turn is a Mess
A few months after an election victory, millions of people are left wondering how quickly campaign promises can evaporate.
No Longer Child’s Play: Shein and Europe’s Digital Coming-of-Age
It took a doll listed on a global marketplace to drag the debate about online age verification into the harsh light of a real-world scandal.
Phone Fraud in Europe Surges with Instant Payments Rollout
Europe sees a growing crisis as phone fraudsters steal nearly a billion dollars annually by tricking victims into rapid money transfers.Â
