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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.