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Vietnam: Unlocking More Opportunities to Attract U.S. Investment
Vietnam Economy
Bugra Kilinc Prof. Dr. Andreas Stoffers

Vietnam: Unlocking More Opportunities to Attract U.S. Investment

Over the past few years, American companies have been actively investing in Vietnam, with a consistent rise in the number of projects and registered capital. In the first half of 2023 alone, U.S. investors contributed over $405 million, ranking 8th among countries and territories investing in Vietnam. Businesses are looking at Vietnam as a destination for development and opportunities. Vietnam should take this opportunity to welcome more "eagles" from the U.S. to add a decisive boost to their long-term economic growth goals.

Congreso de los diputados, Madrid.
PRESIDENCY
Manuel Triano

Analysis of the situation and challenges of the Spanish Presidency in Europe

The early general elections in Spain – announced by President Pedro Sanchez the morning after the results of the regional elections – present a complicated scenario for the country. The conservative “People’s Party” (PP), achieved victories in major capitals, including historically social-democratic strongholds, such as Seville. Meanwhile, the left-wing populist party, “Unidas Podemos”, suffered setbacks, disappearing from influential cities across the country.

ungarn
Hungary
Daniela Matoušová

Discrimination to Stay in Power - Orbán Has Declared the LGBT+ Community an Enemy

Hungary's ruling party Fidesz has discriminated against the LGBT+ community for years. For example, teachers are not allowed to teach about homosexuality, the sale of books dealing with LGBT+ issues is restricted and speeches by Fidesz politicians contain an open discrimination against the LGBT+ community. The European Commission is therefore taking Hungary to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

unicornio
Startup
Alfredo Suárez García

The Challenge of Entrepreneurship in Latin America: More Unicorns or Local Startups?

¿Qué es más beneficioso para América Latina, contar con grandes startups unicornio o fortalecer el tejido empresarial local? Analizamos cómo la diversidad empresarial y las MiPymes pueden generar un impacto duradero en la economía regional. En Road to Innovate, creamos oportunidades para el emprendimiento y la innovación en la región. En el Innovate Entrepreneurship Summit discutimos las necesidades del ecosistema emprendedor en la región.

President Alberto Fernandez of Argentina, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, President of the European Council Charles Michel and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen after a joint press conference at the end of the third EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels, attended by the Heads of State and Government of the EU and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States.
CELAC-EU Summit
Katharina Krakow

Washy declaration and missed opportunity with MERCOSUR

At the long-awaited EU-CELAC summit, a disappointingly vague final declaration was issued: the autocracies in Latin America, especially Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua, prevented a clear naming of Russia as the aggressor in the Ukraine war. The lack of agreement highlights the challenges in the relationship between Europe and Latin America, where economic cooperation and eye-to-eye collaboration are crucial to promote democratic and liberal values.

Teilnehmer marschieren bei der Prager Pride-Parade in der Prager Innenstadt
Czech Republic
Sina Behrend

A Case of Evidence: The Evolution of LGBTQ+ Equality in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is facing a crucial debate on "marriage for all": two bills with opposing views were adopted after the first reading in parliament. In the past, the country was considered progressive on LGBTQ+ rights. Many organisations are tirelessly campaigning for a more inclusive future, while there is hope for a compromise in the current debate. Which current will prevail in the end, however, remains unclear.

NATO Summit 2023
NATO Summit 2023
Jeroen Dobber

Strong Transatlantic unity, but no membership for Ukraine

NATO heads of state and government met in Vilnius on Tuesday and Wednesday for the alliance’s annual summit. With Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, Sweden’s pending membership application and discussions about a possible membership trajectory for Ukraine, the two-day gathering had a full agenda. What was agreed, what was not agreed, and what we can expect as the next steps?

Die venezolanische Oppositionsführerin Maria Corina Machado marschiert mit ihren Anhängern, um die Registrierung ihrer Kandidatur für die Vorwahlen der Opposition am 22. Oktober vor der Nationalen Kommission für Vorwahlen auf der Plaza Altamira in Caracas, Venezuela, zu formalisieren
Venezuela
Niome Sonja Hüneke-Brown

Defining Moment: European Parliament Stands Firm for Free and Fair Elections in Venezuela

The European Parliament has expressed deep concern over the political situation in Venezuela and the upcoming 2024 elections, emphasizing the need for a return to democracy in the country. In a recent resolution, the Parliament condemned the arbitrary disqualifications of candidates and interference by the Maduro regime in the electoral process.

Members of the Wagner Group
International politics
George Melashvili

Unravelling Georgia's Political Fractures

The Wagner Group's mutiny against the Kremlin sent shockwaves across the geopolitical landscape, especially in Georgia. The response revealed Georgia's fragmented security structure, with the ruling party, the Georgian Dream, using political spin to use the mutiny for their own political gains, while the President, experts and opposition advocated for tighter security measures.

Prime Minister Mark Rutte
Netherlands
Jules Maaten Jeroen Dobber

Dutch government falls, Rutte resigns

The Dutch political landscape is in turmoil. On Friday, the Dutch government led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD) resigned. After months of negotiations, the coalition could not agree on measures to curb immigration. On top of that, Rutte announced that he will not run for office again.

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