As Europe steers through the intricate currents of the year 2025, the continent stands amidst profound political realignments and transformations upon the stage of international affairs. These unfolding shifts are recalibrating the EU's posture in matters of defence, diplomacy and economic stewardship, mirroring a grander aspiration for heightened sovereignty and steadfast resilience within a swiftly changing global order.

A revived and strengthened alliance, born of the Weimar Triangle, to embody Europe's renewed unity and sovereign resolve. From its venerable roots in France, Germany and Poland, it now extended its stately hand to the UK, Spain, Italy and the European Commission, forging a brotherhood beneath one resolute standard.

Borne of disquiet at foreign dominion, this union marched forth to reclaim Europe's voice in the councils of the world, pledging, with solemn grace, to seek a just and enduring peace in Ukraine, unshackled........

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