The Western Balkans, including Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo, face internal instability and rivalries between the influence of the EU and Russia. The United States could increase its role under Trump, while the Dayton Peace Agreement is at risk.
Nuclear fog in the Iranian-Israeli conflict confuses facts and accusations. Israel claims to have neutralized Iran, which in turn claims to have attacked Tel Aviv. The International Atomic Energy Agency accuses Iran of violating the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, increasing fears of an escalation.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, defense spending among allies will be addressed with Trump’s concern over potential tensions. NATO condemns Russia for the invasion of Ukraine and also focuses on the threat from China. Europe faces pressure from Russia and criticism from Trump, but the U.S. reaffirms its commitment to the defense of European allies. The quote is crucial for the cohesion of the organization.
The proposed changes to the ESLR aim to reduce bank capital requirements, allowing large banks to operate more with Treasury bonds and increasing weighted capital limits for systemically important banks, to maintain their stability without affecting the security of traditional assets.
Jerusalem is living through a voluminous internal war, marked by alarms and sirens, with a warning system that alerts through mobile phones about possible Iranian attacks. Uncertainty and fear persist, despite no recent impacts. The coexistence between Jews and Arabs is tense, marked by mutual hatred. Although it is not usually a direct target, the security situation is threatened by regional conflicts. Jerusalem experiences a daily life disrupted by the constant threat.
