France: Is Lecornu leaving? The countdown to Macron.
The Prime Minister of France, Lecornu, resigned due to the lack of conditions to continue, unleashing a political crisis. Macron faces three options: appoint a new prime minister, dissolve the chambers or resign. The uncertainty affects the French economy, with concerns about budget cuts and avoiding chaos. Europe watches with dismay the political and economic paralysis of France.
Marking 80 Years of the United Nations: Does Multilateralism Still Matter?
At the 80th UN General Assembly, experts analyze the role of multilateralism in global security and development. They highlight the uncertainty over the direction of the US, China’s response to climate change, the decrease in UN peace operations, and the importance of maintaining peace and humanitarian assistance.
Can FDAs New National Priority Voucher Meet Its Ambitious Goals?
The FDA’s CNPV program seeks to accelerate the review of drugs to drive U.S. public health goals with five priorities: addressing health crises, delivering innovative cures, covering unmet medical needs, strengthening local supply chains, and increasing affordability. Expedited drug review motivates development, but its ability to foster local production and affordability is questionable.
New tariffs put residential construction at risk.
New tariffs raise residential construction costs in the U.S., reaching $30 billion in investment, exacerbating the housing crisis with high prices and rents, despite affordable housing policies.
Latin American Elections 2025: An Analysis of the Electoral Closure
In the last quarter of 2025, Latin America will have crucial elections in Bolivia, Chile, Honduras, and Argentina, in addition to a referendum in Ecuador. Figures such as Nayib Bukele and the second round in Bolivia will be highlighted, marking the end of the MAS era. In Argentina, the legislative elections are key for Javier Milei. Polarization and fragmentation of parties are expected, with significant impact on the region.