It will be an intense year ahead for the European Union as challenges remain on the horizon. Nations will need to unite and tackle the surmounting debt issue that plagues the continent, continue to help Ukraine and address the issues surrounding trade policy if they are to ensure a peaceful 2025 for all. With the damaging socio-economic fragments of the raging war between Ukraine and Russia still plaguing nations of the EU, many believe a revitalised agenda is in order for the newly elected team that makes up the European Commission in Brussels, as Donald Trump threatens to inadvertently put the global economy at risk.
As new president of the European Council Antonio Costa and EU high representative of Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas add to a completely revamped commission, Steven Everts, the director of the European Union Institute for Security Studies remains somewhat hopeful. “Right now a new leadership is taking office in the EU, so this is the moment where we can rethink, adapt and revitalise EU foreign policy.” Most Read on Euro Weekly News Spain announced as 'economic inspiration' by Polish Economic Institute Seven Amsterdam explosions petrify locals: Desperate cries for community security Bank heist in Lubeck: Thieves escape with gold bullion and diamonds Experts within the commission and as part of a wider team of EU members have enlisted a broader plan for 2025, that will cover some major bases.
Help for Ukraine The EU has planned to transfer over 1.5 billion euros .