<p>To the west of Eurasia lays Europe, a region predisposed to division. It is surrounded on nearly all sides by islands and peninsulas that make it difficult for Europe to cohere. The northern half of the continent, moreover, sits on a plain whose short, meandering rivers tend to empower countries without forcing them to work with others. The southern half is situated on more mountainous terrain that has historically impeded the creation of strong, unified economies. As a result, Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.</p>

Europe is a continent riven by pockets of distinct cultures whose differences are all too often irreconcilable.

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The collapse of negotiations over potential changes to President Macron's controversial pensions reform will increase the risk of more no-confidence votes against the government, budgetary deadlock and another early election.

In France, the Collapse of Pension Reform Talks Risks Worsening Political Instability

The entrance of the building where the 2025 NATO summit will be held is seen in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 22, 2025.

The June 24-25 summit will likely yield a political agreement on higher defense spending and highlight Europe's move toward greater defense autonomy, though structural and financial limitations will make it hard to maintain this shift over time. 

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Israeli air defense systems are activated to intercept Iranian missiles over the Israeli city of Tel Aviv early on June 18, 2025. 

The Weekly Rundown: Israel-Iran Conflict Rages On, NATO Holds Annual Summit

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Italy is seeking to embed its Mattei Plan into EU policy to gain support for its immediate goals of energy security and migration control, but structural issues will likely limit Rome's long-term influence in Africa.

Italy Syncs Its Mattei Plan for Africa With EU Initiatives

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Despite growing U.S. skepticism, strong imperatives to counter China's maritime presence will likely lead Washington to see a revised version of the AUKUS defense pact through.

U.S. Review of AUKUS Pillar I Puts Pact on Shaky Ground

Rescue teams work at damaged buildings in Nobonyad Square following Israeli airstrikes on June 13, 2025, in Tehran, Iran. 

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South America's Mercosur trade bloc and the European Free Trade Association, or EFTA, finalized a free trade agreement that will cover 97% of shipments between the entities, Reuters reported on July 2. 

South America, Europe: Mercosur- EFTA Free Trade Agreement Finalized Amid U.S. Protectionism

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Representatives from more than 45 European organizations jointly issued a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen requesting a two-year hiatus on the enforcement of upcoming regulations under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act, Bloomberg reported on July 3.

EU: European Companies Ask Commission To Delay Enforcement of AI Act

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Egypt asked the United States to press Libyan National Army field marshal Khalifa Hifter and Libya's eastern parliament not to approve the 2019 Turkey-Libya agreement establishing their maritime border, Middle East Eye reported on July 2.

Libya: Egypt Pushes U.S. To Pressure Eastern Libya Not To Ratify 2019 Libya-Turkey Maritime Agreement

The European Commission said it received a U.S. proposal outlining potential cooperation on tariff reductions, trade barriers and strategic sectors, though specific terms and tariff rates were not disclosed, Bloomberg reported on June 30. 

EU, U.S.: Brussels Opens to 10% U.S. Tariff in Deal Ahead of July 9 Deadline, Seeks U.S. Concessions

The European Union and Ukraine reached an agreement on June 30 about the future of their trade in agricultural products, establishing three tiers of product quotas that reflect the products' importance to EU producers, The Kyiv Independent reported the next day. 

EU, Ukraine: Negotiators Reach Deal on Agricultural Exports

Key provisions of the May U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal -- covering tariff reductions on cars, aircraft engines and aerospace parts -- officially took effect on June 30, the United Kingdom confirmed in a press release the same day.

U.K., U.S.: Tariff Relief Deal Takes Effect for Auto and Aerospace Sectors

Ukraine's government announced on June 29 that overnight, Russia had launched what Kyiv described as its biggest air attack since the beginning of the war in February 2022, The Kyiv Independent reported the same day.

Russia, Ukraine: Russia Launches Major Air Attack Amid Stalled Negotiations

Australia's Defense Department slashed maintenance and training budgets by 10% to help pay for AUKUS submarines and missile purchases, sparking warnings that Australian Defense Force personnel, warships and aircraft were no longer fully operational, The Australian Financial Review reported on June 27. 

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EU, U.S.: Brussels Opens to 10% U.S. Tariff in Deal Ahead of July 9 Deadline, Seeks U.S. Concessions

EU, Ukraine: Negotiators Reach Deal on Agricultural Exports

U.K., U.S.: Tariff Relief Deal Takes Effect for Auto and Aerospace Sectors

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