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Jan 26, 2015
Jan 26, 2015
5 min
The people of Greece have chosen the Coalition of the Radical Left or SYRIZA to form the next government. Falling just short of an overall majority,SYRIZA will enter a coalition with the Independent Greeks party. The one thing the two partners have in common is fierce opposition to austerity measures that come with the European Union bailout.
With the Coalition of the Radical Left or SYRIZA preparing to govern Greece on a platform of ending austerity, Control Risks Senior Europe Analyst, David Lea looks at the tough choices faced by the new government, Greece and Europe.
May 22, 2014
May 22, 2014
5 min
While most attention is being drawn on the European elections, Charles Hecker, Global Research Director, and David Lea, Senior Analyst for Western Europe look at two other countries which are voting both in those elections and also domestically this week. Greece and Belgium.
Apr 9, 2014
Apr 9, 2014
Chinese leader Xi Jinping's recent first tour of Europe concluded with a speech in which he said that he had come to build a bridge across the Eurasian continent and reiterated China's desire for a free-trade deal with the EU. Whilst there has been some improvement in relations recently with agreement on trade disputes relating to solar panels and access to the telecommunications sector, in this podcast, Jonathan Friedman, Europe security and political risk analyst for Control Risks assesses the prospects for further agreements on trade.
About the presenter
Jonathan is the lead political analyst for the EU and Turkey at Control Risks, where he advises private clients on political, operational and security risks in the region.
Oct 3, 2013
Oct 3, 2013
4 min
In September, Spain passed its first freedom of information law, an important step in the country’s attempts to counter corruption. In this podcast, we discuss the implications for business.
Sep 12, 2013
Sep 12, 2013
4 min
David Lea, Senior Analyst for Western Europe looks ahead to next week's general elections in Germany.
Jun 6, 2013
Jun 6, 2013
4 min
Jonathan Friedman, Control Risks analyst for Turkey discusses the potential long and short term implications of the protests we have seen across the country.
Apr 25, 2013
Apr 25, 2013
4 min
David Lea, Senior Europe Analyst at Control Risks discusses the progress in Italy on the appointment of a new Prime Minister.
Apr 23, 2013
Apr 23, 2013
3 min
In this podcast, Jonathan Friedman, Control Risks analyst for Turkey discusses the security environment in the country following the recent announcement of a ceasefire by the PKK.
Feb 26, 2013
Feb 26, 2013
6 min
Following the results of the latest election, Control Risks Italy analyst David Lea discusses what the results mean both for Italy and the Eurozone.
Dec 14, 2012
Dec 14, 2012
5 min
Davide Lea, senior Europe analyst has the unenviable task of predicting what might be the outcomes and implications of some of the key developments in the Eurozone in 2013.