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The government has suffered a heavy defeat by failing to block an opposition-led initiative that would allow people to dip into their retirement savings. While immediate-term governability can be restored by a likely cabinet reshuffle, President Sebastian Pinera is left permanently weakened, while the governing coalition is increasingly divided. The…
The European Council meeting that almost broke the all-time record for its length (held by Nice 2000), resulted in a compromise that allowed all factions to claim victory in the end. While a detailed reading of the Council conclusions may lead to second thoughts on all sides, the summit will…
EU leaders will continue negotiations about the bloc’s budget and recovery fund. In China, severe floods might cause disruptions to supply chains for personal protective equipment. In Mexico, several state governors are refusing to implement the central government’s Covid-19 traffic light system. In South Africa, the government might announce new…
Barbara G. Novick, Martha Carter, Matt Filosa and Jerome Hauer, Ph.D join Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the reopening of the American economy and the rise of ESG investing. Kevin Kajiwara (KK): Well, good day, everyone. Welcome and thank you again for joining our weekly Teneo Insights call. I hope you…
According to preliminary data from the National Electoral Commission (PKW), incumbent President Andrzej Duda – supported by the ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party – narrowly won the second round of the presidential election held on 12 July. With nearly all ballots counted, Duda secured 51.2% of votes, leaving his…
In the first face-to-face EU summit since the pandemic hit Europe, on 17-18 July, leaders will face several challenges to effectively respond to economic downturn that has been created by COVID-19. It could be a decisive moment in European history with an ambitious recovery and economic stimulus on the top…
The country could suffer the deepest recession in Southeast Asia. A reshuffle of key economic positions in the third quarter is more about political consolidation than in formulating new ways of thinking about economic policy. The focus will continue to be on the big-ticket infrastructure projects and in keeping specific…
In the latest in our series “Corporate Affairs Insights on moving beyond the Crisis”, Anna Whitlam shares lessons learnt from COVID-19, and in particular observations on work habits of successful teams. From the accelerated use of technology, to working from home, and the challenges that can pose. …
EU and Chinese leaders met on 22 June for a virtual summit, characterised by EU efforts to put more pressure on its Asian rival. The EU took an assertive foreign policy stance by condemning cyber-attacks on EU hospitals and a Covid-19 disinformation campaign that the EU attributed to China. The…
Below please find key take-outs from our July 8th senior panel with Richard Curtis CBE, one of Britain's best loved writers and directors; Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of Oxfam GB; David Isaac CBE, Partner at Pinsent Masons and chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission; and Claire Perry O'Neill, former…
The E&C sector has been slow to embrace ‘digital’, however it is quickly rising up the board agenda. The industry is now at a tipping point, with digital transformation providing a huge opportunity for successful adopters, and a significant threat for those left behind. COVID-19 has served as a stark…
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on global trade, bringing major challenges to the shipping industry with falling demand and disruption to the supply chain globally. The WTO expects a c. 15-30% contraction worldwide in 2020, and even if demand recovers in 2021, the crisis will have significant impacts on…
