World braces for major changes in 2025

FRANCE 24 English

Visit our website: http://www.france24.com  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/France24_en

Transcript

00:00It's the first big political event of 2025.

00:05On January 20th, Donald Trump will once again enter the White House, four years after leaving

00:11it.

00:12Among his major international priorities, the war between Moscow and Kiev in Ukraine,

00:18which is approaching its third year.

00:21Will there be negotiations under his watch?

00:23That at least appears to be the American president-elect's aim.

00:27In his campaign, he said that he wanted to settle the situation as quickly as possible.

00:33Donald Trump will also have to keep an eye on the Middle East, Gaza, Lebanon.

00:38Since the attacks in Israel on October 7th, 2023, the region remains in turmoil and its

00:43future uncertain.

00:46Also worth watching, the tense political situation in France.

00:51After the last government collapsed, the 2025 budget bill has still not been adopted.

00:56In an unprecedented situation for the country.

00:59Will President Emmanuel Macron dissolve parliament again?

01:02A possibility that's looking more likely given the recurrent deadlock in the National Assembly,

01:08now divided into three blocs.

01:10The historic engine of Europe, along with Paris, Germany faces a crucial year with early

01:16general elections and Chancellor Olaf Scholz's job up for grabs.

01:22On the sporting front, all eyes will be on the 14th edition of the Women's Euros.

01:27In July, the continent's best teams will battle it out in Switzerland to claim the title from

01:32defending champions England.

01:35And not to forget climate change, with COP30 scheduled for November in Brazil.

01:41Scientists are categorical.

01:43To avoid the worst-case scenario, 2025 must be the year we wake up.

Category

Transcript

Recommended