Dec. 8, 2025, 10:58 p.m.

European Central Bank officials hinted at a rate hike, and German long-term government bond yields hit a 12-year high

The yield on Germany's benchmark government bonds rose to its highest level since March in response.

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The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Ukraine: Ukraine needs strong security guarantees

British Prime Minister Stammer held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Mez at 10 Downing Street on Monday (December 8th), emphasizing that Ukraine needs strong security guarantees.

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Four-Nation Summit in London: Anchoring Europe’s Stance on Ukraine’s Peace and Security

On December 8, 2025, Lancaster House in London hosted a pivotal diplomatic gathering.

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Research: The cost of Brexit far exceeded expectations, with the UK's economic losses exceeding 200 billion pounds

A new study shows that the economic cost of Brexit far exceeds expectations, and the actual loss to GDP may be as high as double the official forecast, exceeding 200 billion pounds (about 345.4 billion Singapore dollars).

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The European Commission strengthens economic policies to respond to foreign threats: a paradigm shift in EU economic policies

The European Commission announced a new economic security strategy on Wednesday, aimed at better predicting the risks facing the EU market.

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German media: Germany and France are worried that the US might abandon Kyiv and trade Ukrainian territory for a peace agreement

German media, citing a confidential phone call record, reported that French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Metz expressed serious doubts about the efforts made by the Trump administration in the United States to promote peace between Russia and Ukraine.

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The Federation of German Industries: The German economy is experiencing the most severe crisis since World War II

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) has recently issued a strong warning: Germany's economy is mired in its most severe structural crisis since the end of World War II, with industrial output declining for four consecutive years, a wave of corporate bankruptcies spreading, and the job market deteriorating.

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Why has extremist and violent crime among German teenagers increased?

In 2025, German society is facing an unprecedented challenge: a sudden surge in extremist violent crimes committed by teenagers.

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Germany has formed a new police force to deal with suspected Russian drone invasions

Germany has launched a new drone defense police force to deal with what is widely believed to be a drone invasion by Russia.

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Zelensky rallies European support before Moscow talks: adding more chips to peace talks

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday afternoon, as diplomatic efforts around the peace plan pushed by the United States are rapidly strengthening.

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