The Daily Brief

The Weekly Rundown: France's Bayrou Faces a Confidence Vote, Ethiopia Inaugurates Its Mega-Dam

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

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Geopolitical Calendar

Stay informed about the significant meetings and events RANE analysts are tracking.

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French Debt Soars As Parliament Unlikely To Reach Fiscal Consolidation

Decisive action to significantly reduce fiscal deficits will remain elusive before and likely after France's next presidential election, given political fragmentation and polarization that will prevent a stable legislative majority.

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OTHER TOPICS WE'RE TRACKING

• Pakistan, China: Countries Sign $8.5 Billion in Investment Deals, Renew Commitment to Starting CPEC's Next Phase

• U.S., Ecuador: Rubio Pledges Security Funds to Quito, Says U.S. Is Designating Major Gangs as Terrorists

• China, EU: Beijing Places 16-62% Anti-Dumping Duties on European Pork

• Russia, Ukraine: Putin Declares Foreign Troops in Ukraine 'Legitimate Targets,' Dismisses Current Peace Efforts

• U.S., Japan: Details of Trade Deal Revealed, but Disputes Still Likely

• Europe, U.S.: European Commission Fines Google Over Ad-Tech 

• Americas: Venezuelan Jets Fly Over U.S. Warships as Tensions in Caribbean Escalate

• Mali: JNIM Imposes Blockade on Southwestern Cities, Announces Plan to Halt Fuel Shipments

• Thailand: Lower House Elects New Prime Minister, the Fourth in Two Years

• Romania: Government to face four no-confidence motions