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According to Eurostat data, stock holdings held by non-EU residents in the EU community bloc decreased by 2.8% to EUR 6.988 billion at the end of 2025, while holdings held by the EU outside Europe fell by 2%. The United States remains the largest recipient and source, with special purpose entities (SPEs) playing a significant role.
The EU executive presents the European Education Package, including school alliances with funding of 1 million EUR, the Teachers' Agenda and digital skills tests, against the backdrop of worrying PISA results for Romania.
Greek authorities are investigating an incident that left three people injured at a university campus in Athens, within a context marked by social tensions and student protests.
EU Energy Ministers failed in negotiations in Luxembourg regarding the reduction of energy bills. The European Commission warns that nearly 50 million Europeans cannot heat their homes adequately, amid high gas prices and low reserves.
