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In its war against Ukraine, Russia gained control of further territories in 2025 but failed to make significant advances on the front line. Ukraine is increasingly countering Moscow's massive air strikes with its own long-range missiles and the negotiations initiated by the US have intensified as the year 2025 draws to an end. What prospects are emerging after almost four years of war?

AI is penetrating more and more areas of our lives and the economy – along with robot and drone technologies that were just science fiction until recently. The media takes a look at what is being created and what is being destroyed.

'We have to have it.' With these words, US President Donald Trump has once again laid claim to Greenland, citing national security as the rationale for the renewed push. He has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as his special envoy for Greenland. The prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark responded with a statement saying, among other things, that they expect the US to show 'respect for our common territorial integrity'.

Comparing prices and hunting for bargains are dominating the preparations for the festive season, while the magic of Christmas seems to be fading. The focus on special offers and wish lists is distracting us from the things that really matter. Commentators across Europe share their thoughts on the subject.