Political Risk Services publishes 100 Country Reports that monitor the risks to international business over the next five years, using the tried and true Coplin-O’Leary methodology.
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Czech Republic |
Lack of Staying Power? Debt concerns were clearly on the minds of Czech voters when they went to the polls in late May, as indicated by the third-place finish of TOP 09, a new conservative party that campaigned almost entirely on a pledge to impose the harsh fiscal discipline required to avoid the much-dreaded “Greece scenario.” The center-left CSSD finished on top, but its seat total of 56 ruled out any possibility of claiming a majority in the 200-member Chamber of Deputies except in a partnership with its chief rival, the center-right ODS, which won 53 seats. However, the strong showing of TOP 09, which won 41 seats, meant the ODS had the option of forming a center-right coalition—assuming ODS leader Petr Necas could convince the conservative populist VV to join, as well. That task was accomplished in late June, when the three parties agreed to form a majority government. Even with a coalition agreement in place, the government partners will More... |
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International Country Risk Guide (ICRG) and related publications monitor 161 countries, rating a wide range of risks to international businesses & financial institutions with its unique methodology.
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Madagascar |
Political Standoff Continues Andry Rajoelina continues to defy international pressure and domestic challengers fifteen months after removing former president Marc Ravalomanana through a combination of street protests and support of the military. The political crisis involving Rajoelina − head of the interim governing body known as Haute Autorité de la Transition (HAT) − and supporters of the deposed president remains stubborn, with Rajoelina abandoning power-sharing agreements that were concluded in late 2009. Attempts at talks in recent months failed to produce a consensus on political transition following the highly polarizing events last year. In the absence of an agreement with the opposition, Rajoelina says he is determined to move unilaterally for a constitutional referendum due in August, followed by parliamentary elections in September and presidential elections in November. Meanwhile, aid from key foreign partners is being withheld, More… |
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