Berlin News: On May 26th, French President Macron arrived in Germany for a three-day state visit, hoping to ease the recent tense relationship between France and Germany and unite to address the challenges of the far right before the European Parliament elections. It is reported that although Macron frequently visits Berlin, this is the first state visit by a French president to Germany in 24 years, with the last being a state visit by former President Chirac in 2000.

Macron and German Chancellor Scholz have vastly different leadership styles, with the latter openly confronting each other on defense, nuclear energy, and other issues after taking office in 2021. Macron's recent refusal to rule out the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine has surprised Berlin. There are reports that German officials sometimes feel uneasy about Macron's exaggerated foreign policy style. However, in recent times, the two have reached a compromise on fiscal reform and energy market subsidies, allowing the EU to finalize the agreement and make the front more aligned.

The most important itinerary of Macron's trip is to attend a bilateral cabinet meeting between France and Germany, during which the two governments will attempt to find common ground on the two main issues that have been difficult to reach consensus on, namely defense and competitiveness. At present, Europe is facing the continued impact of the Russo Ukrainian war, and Trump may beThe major challenges of being elected as the President of the United States in November and the rise of far right forces in Europe will determine whether Franco German relations are healthy and continue to drive EU decision-making.

military affairs

01Israel bombed multiple shelters, resulting in approximately 200 deaths

On the early morning of the 27th local time, the Gaza Strip media office issued a statement stating that in the past 24 hours, the Israeli military has carried out airstrikes on more than 10 United Nations refugee centers in areas such as Jebaliya, Nusairait, Gaza City, and northwestern Rafah, resulting in a total of about 200 deaths. Among them, a refugee camp located in the northwest of Rafah was previously designated as a "safe zone" by the Israeli military, and local residents were required to evacuate to the relevant area, but as a result, it was subjected to concentrated and deliberate bombing.

The United Nations strongly condemns this and calls on the international community to intervene immediately to stop Israel's attacks on Gaza. Palestinian Presidential Spokesperson Nabil·Abu Rudina issued a statement stating that the international community needs to intervene urgently to immediately put an end to the crimes against the Palestinian people regarding the deliberate Israeli military attack on the Rafah refugee camp.

01The South Korean government announced an investment of 26 trillion yuan to support the semiconductor industry

Seoul Comprehensive News: Recently,South Korean President Yoon Seok yeol has announced a record breaking 26 trillion won plan to support South Korea's semiconductor industry. The government has formulated a comprehensive support plan for the semiconductor industry, which includes finance, infrastructure, research and development, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. This package of plans includes providing financial support worth 17 trillion won through the state-owned Korean Industrial Bank, supporting large-scale investments by semiconductor companies, and the $7 billion chip investment and research support plan announced earlier this month. Yoon Seok yeol said that South Korea will also expand its tax incentives for chip investment, hoping to increase employment opportunities in this industry and attract more talents to settle in.

It is understood that,South Korea has global chip manufacturing giants Samsung Electronics andSK Hynix, but lags behind some competitors in areas such as chip design and contract chip manufacturing.Data display,South Korea's share in the global fabless market dominated by American chip giant Nvidia is approximately1%, there is still a gap compared to major chip manufacturers such as TSMC.Currently,South Korea is also south of SeoulA large-scale chip manufacturing cluster will be built in Longren City, 40 kilometers away, claiming to be the world's largest semiconductor manufacturing complex, creating millions of job opportunities.

02One quarter of Syrians fall into "extreme poverty"

Lianhe Zaobao News,On May 25th,The World Bank has released two new reports on SyriaThe report shows that,27% of Syrians are extremely poor,One of the reports states that extreme poverty affectscivil warAlmost non-existent before the conflict, but beforeMore than a quarter of Syrians were affected in 2022. It is reported that SyriaThe devastating civil war has continuedOver the past 13 years, it has dealt a heavy blow to the economy, plunging millions of people into poverty.In 2023, a major earthquake occurred in Syria, causing approximately 6000 deaths and exacerbating poverty in the country.

This reportstillPoint out that neighboring LebanonThe economic collapse at the end of 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine in recent yearsalsoIt has eroded the welfare of Syrian families. Persistent funding shortages and limited access to humanitarian aid,Increased pressure on the impoverished population in SyriaThey are currently facingSoaring prices, reduced access to basic services, and rising unemployment ratesWait for the question.