Gaza: Between Hopes and Illusions after the UN Resolution
The UN resolution for Gaza, approved with the Trump Plan, has not changed the situation on the ground. The ceasefire is fragile, Hamas remains armed and reconstruction is distant. The reality in Gaza is difficult: lack of physical progress, violence and insufficient humanitarian aid. The resolution proposes a transnational government to disarm Hamas and ensure reconstruction, but obstacles persist such as Hamas’s rejection and Israel’s stance against an independent Palestinian state.
Make the Green Prize work
The EU aims to increase the supply of critical raw materials while respecting environmental and social standards, facing additional costs known as the green premium. A two-tier policy strategy is proposed: setting market access requirements for CRMs and granting conditional incentives to ESG standard leaders. A separate market for sustainable CRMs is suggested, along with support through public procurement and price guarantees. Synchronisation with commercial initiatives and global efforts is key to driving a CRM market.
The economic blockade by JNIM puts Bamako on the back foot
The JNIM economic blockade in Kayes and Nioro chokes Bamako, paralyzing the economy, generating fuel shortages and affecting Mali’s stability. The jihadist pressure extends the risk to the region.
Chile: The Left Seeks to Outdo the Center-Right in the Second Round.
Chile prepares for a runoff between Jeanette Jara and José Antonio Kast, with the latter leading a right-wing movement. Kast, with 23.9% of the votes, adds support from other right-wing factions and is the favourite. Jara must attract moderate voters to avoid an ultraconservative shift and counter the antidemocratic risk of Kast.
New Federal Actions Pose Risks for English Learner Students
English language learner (EL) policies in K-12 are at risk following recent federal actions. Trump declared English as the official language, the U.S. Department of Education withheld funds and eliminated a legal guidance letter for EL accommodations. Trump’s proposed budget would eliminate Title III funds entirely. This puts approximately 5 million EL students in U.S. public schools at risk, whose situation and access to funds are compromised, affecting their academic performance and schools’ ability to support them adequately.