December 14, 2025 • 2 mins
The week of 15 to 21 December is packed with major events affecting many people, from Spain’s role in landmark EU trade and financial decisions to intense political and legal scrutiny in the UK. With central banks, courts and global leaders all in focus, these are major global developments closing out the year. The post The Week Ahead: 15 to 21 December 2025 first appeared on Mad Black Cat.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Weak Ahead briefing From Monday the fifteen
to Sunday, the twenty first of December. In Spain, attention
turns to Europe. Leaders meet on Thursday to debate the
future of frozen Russian assets, a decision with long term
consequences for EU finances and security. On Saturday, the Eumerkoshare
(00:21):
trade deal is expected to be signed, opening major new
trade opportunities for Spanish agriculture, industry and ports. Economically, new
EU inflation data midweek will feed into Spain's ongoing debate
about wages, rents and living costs. As the festive season peaks.
(00:42):
In the United Kingdom, this is one of the most
compressed and consequential weeks of the year. Keir Starmer appears
before the Liaison Committee on Monday, while Rishi Sunak gives
evidence at the COVID Inquiry. Courts deliver key verdicts and
sentencing hearing, including the conclusion of the Paul Doyle case.
(01:04):
On Wednesday. A Supreme Court ruling may reshape how the
state handles historic intelligence cases, while inflation data and the
threat of resident doctors strike action add pressure. Thursday's Bank
of England interest rate decision will be closely watched by
households and businesses alike. Across Europe, leaders push through final
(01:25):
decisions before Christmas. The ECB signals its outlook for growth,
while the EU dash Merkashure Agreement marks a major shift
in global trade relations. Security, migration, and Ukraine remains central
themes behind closed doors. Globally, Vladimir Putin's end of year
(01:45):
press conference and weekend summits that reinforce the international context,
while the Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday. As
the winter solstice arrives, this week brings not only closure,
but signals of what lies ahead in twenty twenty six.
Happy Christmas, Stay safe out there,
Welcome to the Weak Ahead briefing From Monday the fifteen
to Sunday, the twenty first of December. In Spain, attention
turns to Europe. Leaders meet on Thursday to debate the
future of frozen Russian assets, a decision with long term
consequences for EU finances and security. On Saturday, the Eumerkoshare
(00:21):
trade deal is expected to be signed, opening major new
trade opportunities for Spanish agriculture, industry and ports. Economically, new
EU inflation data midweek will feed into Spain's ongoing debate
about wages, rents and living costs. As the festive season peaks.
(00:42):
In the United Kingdom, this is one of the most
compressed and consequential weeks of the year. Keir Starmer appears
before the Liaison Committee on Monday, while Rishi Sunak gives
evidence at the COVID Inquiry. Courts deliver key verdicts and
sentencing hearing, including the conclusion of the Paul Doyle case.
(01:04):
On Wednesday. A Supreme Court ruling may reshape how the
state handles historic intelligence cases, while inflation data and the
threat of resident doctors strike action add pressure. Thursday's Bank
of England interest rate decision will be closely watched by
households and businesses alike. Across Europe, leaders push through final
(01:25):
decisions before Christmas. The ECB signals its outlook for growth,
while the EU dash Merkashure Agreement marks a major shift
in global trade relations. Security, migration, and Ukraine remains central
themes behind closed doors. Globally, Vladimir Putin's end of year
(01:45):
press conference and weekend summits that reinforce the international context,
while the Africa Cup of Nations begins on Sunday. As
the winter solstice arrives, this week brings not only closure,
but signals of what lies ahead in twenty twenty six.
Happy Christmas, Stay safe out there,
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