Do they speak the same language? The encounter between Ursula and Xi
The 25th EU-China Summit was cordial but lacked concrete solutions on trade and the war in Ukraine. The EU sees China as a partner, competitor, and rival, with the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) suspended in 2021. Challenges persist in the trade balance and Chinese overcapacity, showing divergent priorities and complexity in bilateral economic relations.
Gaza faces famine
In Gaza, the humanitarian crisis worsens with deaths from malnutrition, particularly among children. Europe is criticized for inaction. Israel denies using hunger as a weapon and accuses Hamas of poor food management. Negotiations for a ceasefire are difficult and international actions are demanded.
Sánchez in Latin America: Progressive Diplomacy and the Renaissance of Euro-Latin American Dialogue.
Pedro Sánchez and Gabriel Boric launch “Democracia Siempre” in Santiago, alongside progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe, to strengthen multilateralism, combat disinformation, and reduce inequalities. There will be agreements for commercial cooperation between Spain, Uruguay, and Paraguay, and Sánchez’s tour of South America will continue to reinforce political and commercial alliances.
European Union Climate: Towards 2040
The EU climate legislation announced in July 2025 aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990. The proposal aligned with the Paris Agreement includes a binding target and seeks to establish a regulatory framework for decarbonization through sustained fiscal, industrial, and infrastructure changes supported by long-term climate objectives.
Drones: Swarms in the Ukrainian Sky
Last month, Ukraine faced a record of Russian attacks using drones and missiles, employing hundreds of kamikaze Shahed drones, multiple Russian drone and missile Shane attacks. The massive production of these drones, with support from China, poses a growing threat. Ukraine adapts its defense strategies in face of the economic disparity.