Europe needs an agreement with Ukraine to counter Russian influence. The US and Russia’s proposal ignores Ukraine and Europe. The US’s lack of clarity on its goals and Trump’s priority of ending the war complicate the situation. Russia seeks economic benefits at Ukraine and Europe’s expense. Putin aims to weaken the relationships between the US, Ukraine, and Europe, seeking submission.
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.
The dominant countries in AI, such as the United States and China, generate geopolitical and economic tensions. The European Union seeks to develop its own sovereign AI to reduce its technological dependence and foster innovation based on democratic values.
