Europe Today Newsletter: NATO sources ‘optimistic’ Trump will climb down on tariffs Also in this newsletter: controversy over Trump's Gaza Peace Board after France rejects invite, and how a vote of no confidence in Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen is falling flat as Greenland feud diverts attention. 20/01/2026
Economy Croatia’s central bank chief nominated as next ECB vice president Eurozone finance ministers unexpectedly selected the Croatian central bank governor to become the next VP of the European Central Bank. In a surprise move, an official from one of the euro's newest members will soon help shape European monetary policy. 20/01/2026
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EU.XL Is Europe losing the race to secure rare earth materials? US President Trump’s threat of additional tariffs to force the acquisition of Greenland highlights a persistent concern: Europe is lagging in the global competition for rare earths and critical minerals. Has it already lost the race? 20/01/2026
Health news Could green inhalers cut health care’s climate footprint? As climate change worsens respiratory diseases, doctors and drugmakers are exploring earlier diagnosis and low-carbon inhalers to cut emissions from care and protect patients. 20/01/2026
Europe News Europe's puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv. 20/01/2026
No Comment Homes dug out from deep snowdrifts in Russia's Kamchatka Images show Russian rescuers digging houses out from deep snow in the far-east Kamchatka region, near Japan. 20/01/2026
Spain Pedro Sánchez says "We will find the truth" after the Adamuz tragedy The President and the Minister of Transport visited the site of the accident Monday morning, later in the day the government decreed three days of mourning. 19/01/2026
Bulgaria Bulgarian president resigns, seeks to become prime minister The emergence of a new political party led by now-former President Rumen Radev could significantly reshape not only Bulgaria’s domestic affairs but also its foreign policy. 19/01/2026
Economy Is Greenland Europe’s Article 5 moment for trade? With Washington openly tying tariffs to geopolitical demands over Greenland, EU capitals are considering a never-used mechanism that would allow them to hit back — not as individual states, but as a single market of 450 million consumers. 19/01/2026
Greenland Stay or go? Greenlanders weigh drastic options as US pressure grows Speaking about a potential US invasion of Greenland, Nuuk resident Ulrikke Andersen says she has already made contingency plans to flee by boat and hide in a hut in South Greenland. Others like student Nuunu Binzer and entrepreneur Inger Olsvig Brandt vow to stay, emphasizing unity amid uncertainty. 19/01/2026
Culture news Valentino, Italian fashion's 'Last Emperor' dies aged 93 Valentino, the renowned Italian fashion designer who proudly boasted he "knows what women want" has died in Rome. His sumptuous creations saw him crowned the king of the red carpet for major celebrities needing to be dressed to impress. 19/01/2026
Europe News EU's pro-Trump leaders tread carefully as Greenland crisis grows Europe’s nationalist leaders are silent on Trump’s attack on Denmark’s sovereignty in an aggressive push to acquire Greenland. The trio could block EU unity when European leaders meet for an emergency summit on Thursday. 19/01/2026
Switzerland Putin's envoy to crash Davos amid Trump-Zelenskyy deal talks The Kremlin's top negotiator and Putin's confidant Kirill Dmitriev is to meet Trump team at Davos this week, casting doubt on the anticipated US-Ukraine agreement. 19/01/2026
Europe News Key EU transport network projects set to miss 2030 targets A new report reveals the bloc's plan to build and upgrade major roads, railways, ports, and airports is well behind on its 2030 targets, undermining trade opportunities and the decarbonisation of European transport. 19/01/2026
The Cube Is Poland's president promoting a bitcoin platform? A video circulating online appears to show Poland's president endorsing a bitcoin investment platform, but the footage has been taken out of context. 19/01/2026
No Comment Spain holds minute of silence for victims of train derailment Residents of Adamuz and people across Spain paid tribute to the victims of a deadly train accident that killed 39 and injured over 120, showing nationwide solidarity. 19/01/2026
Smart Regions In Sweden, organic steel production is already in progress In partnership with the European Commission The CO₂-free production revolution is coming to heavy industry. In Sweden, SSAB, the country's leading steel mill, has kicked off this radical shift. By the end of 2029 it will produce green steel, in a compact plant with an electric arc furnace. 19/01/2026
Europe in Motion How is cyberviolence against women and girls spreading across Europe? A new report shows that cyberstalking, spyware, hate speech, and threats are among the most denounced cases of violence against women and girls in Europe. 19/01/2026
Europe News EU seeks Greenland de-escalation while plotting tariff retaliation European Union leaders face a pivotal week as they seek to defuse tensions with the US while preparing to retaliate against Trump should he act on his tariff threats. Officials and diplomats consulted by Euronews say the bloc's anti-coercion instrument is part of the plan, but no magic bullet. 19/01/2026
Norway Norway’s military preparing for property requisitions in wartime The letters have no practical impact in peacetime other than to let owners know that the military may take over their goods in the event of a conflict, the statement said. 19/01/2026
Earth News ‘Pure hypocrisy’: WEF slammed for soaring use of private jets to Davos The World Economic Forum (WEF) has gotten off to a bumpy start as participants are criticised for their soaring use of private jets. 19/01/2026
Nature Sharks' teeth could grow weaker as ocean acidifies, study shows Scientists have linked the burning of fossil fuels to the ongoing acidification of the ocean. 19/01/2026
Switzerland Iranian foreign minister will not attend Davos, WEF confirms Iran's foreign minister will not be attending the Davos summit in Switzerland this week, the World Economic Forum said on Monday. Araghchi was supposed to appear on Davos stage on Tuesday. 19/01/2026
No Comment Spain: Rescue efforts continue as death toll rises in Córdoba train crash Death toll in Spanish train collision rises to 39 and authorities fear more bodies could be found. 19/01/2026
Europe News France and Germany urge EU anti-coercion response to Trump tariffs The German and French finance ministers said that the EU should be able to use all tools at its disposal if US president Donald Trump raises tariffs on European goods by 10% on 1 February. 19/01/2026