年终报道丨欧洲在焦虑中寻求战略自主

Group 1 - The year 2025 presents significant challenges for Europe, including strained transatlantic relations, ongoing security issues due to the Ukraine crisis, and internal governance failures, highlighting Europe's "strategic vulnerability" [1][2] - The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need for Europe to achieve strategic autonomy in defense and economic development, indicating a long road ahead to overcome various challenges [4][5] - The ongoing Ukraine crisis has severely impacted Europe's economy, with a reported 57% decrease in military aid to Ukraine by summer 2025, reflecting the financial strain on European nations [3] Group 2 - The relationship between Europe and the United States has become increasingly complex, with European leaders acknowledging the need to prepare for a fundamental shift in this relationship, as exemplified by Germany's Chancellor Merz's statements [5] - Despite some calls for reducing dependence on China, the strong economic ties between China and Europe, with a trade value of 5.37 trillion yuan and a growth rate of 5.4%, underscore the importance of maintaining robust relations [6][7] - China's extension of visa-free policies for several European countries until the end of 2026 is expected to enhance exchanges and cooperation, further solidifying the economic and cultural ties between China and Europe [7]