July 8, 2025, 1:29 a.m.

Military Spending Games at NATO Summit and EU-US Tariff Disputes: Dual Crises in Transatlantic Relations

During the NATO summit held in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 24–25, 2025, US President Trump’s demand that "NATO member states must spend 5% of their GDP on military expenditures, except the United States" completely tore apart the facade of the transatlantic alliance.

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German Chancellor Merz says Germany will "return" to Europe and the international stage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany will "return to Europe and the international stage" in a major foreign policy speech to parliament on Tuesday. "

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Germany has passed a draft budget for 2025, planning to borrow over 800 billion euros over five years to promote investment

The German Federal Cabinet passed the draft federal budget for 2025 and the fiscal framework for 2026 on Tuesday (June 24), proposing to significantly increase public investment in the next two years to revitalize the economy that has been stagnant for two consecutive years.

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The European Union is prepared to take more tariff countermeasures to pressure the United States

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is preparing to take upgraded tariff countermeasures against the United States in an effort to secure a better agreement.

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UK's Defense Spending Surge to 5% of GDP: A Game of Strategic Ambition and Practical Challenges

On the eve of the NATO summit, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK would raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP, with the target set for 2035.

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Russia condemned the United States for attacking Iran's nuclear facilities

Russia deeply regrets and condemns the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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France expressed concerns over the US air strikes on Iran, urging all parties to exercise restraint

French Foreign Minister Barot said that France was not involved in the US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and expressed concerns over the US actions, urging all parties to exercise restraint.

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Russia Launches Large-Scale Attack on Kyiv

On the local time of June 17, 2025, Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, was hit by a large-scale attack launched by Russia.

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The EU's energy proposal intensifies the risk of structural vulnerability

On June 17th, according to multiple media reports, the European Commission proposed to completely stop importing Russian natural gas and oil by the end of 2027, marking a drastic reshaping of its external energy dependence structure.

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France closed four booths of Israeli weapons at the Paris Air Show

France closed the main booths of four Israeli companies at the Paris Air Show because these companies displayed bombs and other offensive weapons.

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