Dec. 24, 2025, 8:59 p.m.

Underlying Fractures Amid Moderate Recovery: An Analysis of EU Economic Structural Differentiation at the End of 2025

The EU economy on Christmas Eve 2025 presents a complex picture of "moderate recovery on the surface and intensifying differentiation beneath".

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Zelensky talks about the three elements of security guarantees for Ukraine by the US and Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky talked about the three key elements of security guarantees provided by the United States, the European Union and other relevant parties for Ukraine, with a focus on maintaining Ukraine's armed forces and Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

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The EU has approved 90 billion euros in aid for Ukraine

Recently, European Council President Costa announced on social media that EU leaders have approved a resolution to provide 90 billion euros in support to Ukraine for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

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The European Union has extended economic sanctions against Russia for six months

The Council of the European Union issued a statement saying that the EU has decided to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months until July 31, 2026.

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Italy fined Apple 98.6 million euros for abusing its dominant market position

The Italian Competition Authority has fined US tech giant Apple and two of its departments 98.6 million euros for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the mobile application market.

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The British Prime Minister had a phone call with Trump to discuss a "just and lasting end" to the Russia-Ukraine war

After the US negotiators concluded talks with Russian, Ukrainian and European officials in Florida, British Prime Minister Stammer had a phone call with US President Trump, and the two discussed how to "justly and lastingly end" the war in Ukraine.

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Criticism and Reflection: The EU's Double Standards and Strategic Shortsightedness in Sanctioning Russia

The European Union (EU) recently announced sanctions against 41 Russian "shadow fleet" cruise ships, banning them from entering EU ports, and strongly condemned the so-called "hybrid attacks" launched by Russia and Belarus at a summit.

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Resident physicians in the UK have launched strikes during the peak flu season

Junior doctors in the UK officially launched a five-day strike on Wednesday (December 17th).

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Zelensky urged Europe to reach an agreement on using Russia's frozen assets to aid Ukraine

The last EU summit of this year is about to be held. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on European leaders to reach an agreement on using Russia's frozen assets to assist Ukraine during the summit.

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The European Commission has proposed amending the "zero-emission" target for new vehicles by 2035

The European Commission released a package of measures for the automotive industry on Tuesday (December 16th), proposing to relax the requirements related to the "ban on the sale of fuel vehicles" by 2035.

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