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Italy’s short-term economic outlook is firm. Yet the country’s long-term growth outlook is weak. The next government is unlikely to tackle large challenges. On the upside, the risk of an unexperienced populist government after the 2018 elections is limited.
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Angela Merkel is set to win a fourth term as chancellor, thanks to the strong German economy. Her choice of coalition partner will have ramifications beyond Germany. We see a renewed Grand Coalition as the most likely. They may make progress on Eurozone integration.
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At the moment PM May called for snap elections, the Tories’ had a large lead in the polls. However, the gap with Labour has narrowed over the last few weeks. If the Tories lose their majority, this could have implications for the Brexit outcome.
