Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The European Union’s economic and financial outlook for 2025 presents both challenges and opportunities. Trade uncertainties, fiscal tightening, and the restructuring of international aid programs are key factors influencing the EU’s trajectory. At the same time, shifts in U.S. foreign aid policy, particularly changes in the United States […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been a central player in the global effort promoted by Washington for achieving sustainable development, alleviating poverty, and improving access to essential services throughout the world. Energy has been an important sector of the USAID since the agency […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes A few weeks after taking office at the White House, Donald Trump’s administration has decided that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which provides billions of dollars in humanitarian aid to projects around the world, will be significantly weakened, with offices closed and most of its […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes The suspension of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent shockwaves through the global aid community, disrupting humanitarian and development programs in over 120 countries. USAID, which managed approximately $43.8 billion in aid in 2023, played a crucial role in funding initiatives related to health, education, […]
When John F. Kennedy founded USAID in 1961, he had a clear vision: to transform international aid into a tool of soft power, strengthening American influence in the world through development and cooperation. For over sixty years, USAID has represented the most diplomatic face of U.S. foreign policy, building ties with governments and civil societies […]
As Donald Trump resumes the presidency, the European Union faces significant challenges and opportunities concerning migration, particularly in light of his stringent policies on immigration and border security. His approach, especially regarding the southern border with Mexico, has profound implications not only for the United States but also for Europe, which is grappling with its […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 6 minutes With Donald Trump returning to the presidency, the European Union faces a complex landscape of economic and financial cooperation that may be significantly altered under his administration. As the EU grapples with the implications of Trump’s policies, particularly his protectionist trade stance, it is crucial to analyze how […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes The European Union is preparing for the next four years of coexistence with the U.S. administration of Donald Trump. The new White House tenant, now in his second term, has already made promises that have caused concern in Brussels and in the chancelleries of EU member states. From […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 4 minutes Donald Trump’s second term as president of the United States promises to create more problems for the European Union and its member countries. At a time of political and economic hardship for many European nations, Germany and France foremost among them, the Republican tycoon’s arrival in the White […]
Estimated time of reading: ~ 3 minutes After 12 hours as President of the United States, Donald J. Trump had already signed 40 Executive Orders, including the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the World Health Organisation. This alarming attitude made it clear that the European Union is bracing for significant challenges that could reshape […]
