Impact of Funding Cuts on Sexual and Reproductive Health
The US withdrawal of funding for sexual and reproductive health in 2025, along with growing politicization and decreasing official development assistance, puts decades of progress at risk. SRHR remains underfunded, with only 23% of donors allocating more than 5% of their development assistance to SRHR in 2023. Global health aid is expected to decrease by a third in 2025.
COP30 in Brazil: Unfulfilled Promises and New Challenges
The COP30 in Belém concluded without progress in reducing fossil fuels due to the absence of key powers such as the United States, China and India. The fragmented context and lack of commitments generate concern over the failure to limit global warming to 1.5 C. The presence of delegates reflects growing interest, but urgency is required to reduce emissions through concrete actions in energy, transport and industry.
Bibi to MbS: An Unexpected Meeting
MbS’s visit to Trump marks a turning point: Saudi Arabia surpasses Israel as US priority with large investments and military agreements, including F-35. Trump will provide F-35 in exchange for US investments. Saudi Arabia will increase its investments to $1 trillion, removing the Israeli veto on military agreements. The Middle East region experiences a change, showing the new US approach towards Arab allies at the expense of Israel.
Reevaluating Priorities and Progress: An Analysis of the EU Tax Recommendations
The European Commission highlights fiscal policy to address emerging challenges, with annual recommendations to EU countries through the European Semester. A shift in priorities in fiscal reforms is observed, focusing more on capital taxes, tax administration and eco-taxes. The implementation of previous recommendations has been limited, with significant differences between countries. Clearer priorities, specific guidelines and greater national commitment are needed to strengthen fiscal coordination in the EU.
Israel maintains its global influence with a letter of marque.
Israel acts with impunity violating international norms and human rights in Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. With US support, Netanyahu seeks to expand its territorial control illegally. In the West Bank and Gaza, it perpetuates violence against Palestinians. The international community is passive in the face of these acts and there is no will to hold Israel accountable and defend international order. The situation poses a threat to global stability.