Keywords: Reforms


EU and Ukraine open two new clusters in accession negotiations

The European Union and Ukraine have opened negotiations on two additional policy clusters as Kyiv continues its efforts to join the bloc. Announced by the Council of the European Union on October 13, 2026, the new areas cover the internal market and competitiveness and inclusive growth, marking another......

Morocco’s PPS Decides to Join the Next Government as Coalition Talks Continue

Morocco’s Party of Progress and Socialism (PPS) has decided to participate in the next government, positioning itself to take part in the country’s upcoming reform agenda as negotiations over the new governing majority continue. The party’s political bureau reached the decision on......

French protest movement inspires Belgian students opposing education reforms

A wave of youth mobilization in France appears to be influencing student protests in Belgium, where demonstrations against education reforms have spread to several cities. Although the two movements have different national contexts and demands, Belgian students say the protests across the border have......

UK sees wealthy departures as tax changes reshape the business landscape

The United Kingdom is facing continued departures among some of its wealthiest residents, with the combined fortunes of billionaires who have reduced or ended their ties with the country estimated at around $160 billion over the past two years, according to Bloomberg data based on the Bloomberg Billionaires......

Sánchez calls snap election in Spain for November 29

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called a snap general election for November 29, 2026, following a parliamentary defeat over government measures aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis. The decision came after Spain’s Congress rejected two housing decrees presented......

Morocco records improvement in government effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025

Morocco recorded an improvement in its Government Effectiveness indicator between 2020 and 2025, according to data from the World Bank’s Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI). The indicator is designed to capture perceptions of the quality of public services, the performance of the civil service,......

Algeria economy: IMF warns of persistent deficits, debt and reserve losses

The International Monetary Fund has highlighted persistent fiscal and external vulnerabilities in Algeria, warning that large budget deficits, rising public debt and declining foreign-exchange reserves could weigh increasingly on the country's economic resilience over the medium term. In its 2026......

EU could unlock €20 billion for Ukraine if reforms advance in 2026

The European Commission could make up to €20 billion in budget support available to Ukraine if Kyiv completes a series of agreed reforms before the end of 2026, according to Commission spokesperson Guillaume Mercier. The potential funding is linked to conditions attached to the European Union’s......

Guterres faces his final UN General Assembly as the race for his successor intensifies

The United Nations is entering a pivotal General Assembly season as world leaders gather in New York for the high-level week of the 81st session. Held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All,” the gathering comes at a time of major......