2025 is predicted to be a difficult year for the Left, both in the UK and internationally. In the UK, the Labour government is expected to continue its trend of worsening the economy, with slow growth, rising inflation, and high interest rates. Chancellor Rachel Reeves may resort to more tax rises to sustain public spending, further damaging the economy. The collapse of the Left is also anticipated in other countries, such as the US, where the defeated Democrats are struggling to come to terms with their loss, and in Germany, where the Social Democratic Chancellor faces a likely defeat. The weakness of Paris and Berlin could have negative implications for the European Union, as the Franco-German alliance has historically been the driving force behind EU progress. Additionally, the article discusses the potential outcomes of peace talks in the Russian-Ukrainian war and the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East.