The Labour government faces a critical test in 2025, with challenges in economic growth, defence, housing, and the environment. Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans tax hikes and departmental savings, raising concerns about where cuts will be made and their impact. Sir Keir Starmer must balance these issues while addressing housing reforms, energy decarbonisation, global relations, and public sentiment on key issues like wind farms and local elections.
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Europe’s ‘happy vassal’ complex
The recent US-EU trade agreement has significantly weakened the EU's global standing, exposing its political vulnerabilities and undermining its climate agenda while highlighting a troubling trend of “vassalisation heureuse.” As Trump’s imperial vision takes shape, the EU struggles to assert its sovereignty amid growing dissatisfaction among Europeans, revealing an existential threat that could reshape international order if not effectively resisted. Want More Context? 🔎
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