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Brussels backs World Economic Forum’s push to tackle Europe’s decline

Leadership initiative designed to foster ideas is endorsed by chiefs of the key EU institutions, with four pillars chaired by EU Commissioners.

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This week, two very different speeches from two very different Donalds suggest the EU should fasten its seatbelt for a turbulent few years.

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Huawei Europe CEO confident in facing any Trump-era tech challenges

The CEO of Huawei Europe spoke to Euronews' business editor, Angela Barnes, in Davos about the pending Trump-era tech challenges and whether the group is prepared to tackle them.

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Ending Russia's war in Ukraine this year is possible, says Stoltenberg

The former NATO secretary general and the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine outlined to Euronews ways to reach a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

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Focus on EU single market to boost competitiveness, says Kristalina Georgieva

Three things are holding Europe back: the absence of a capital markets union, investments not going to the most productive firms and energy costs, the managing director of the IMF told Euronews.

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Switzerland

Meet Barry, Davos’ entertainer-in-chief

The WEF annual meeting has an insanely busy schedule. Every day, sessions and debates take place in parallel, and there are even more meetings outside of the official programme. But where do all these people go in the evening to let their hair down? There is only one place to be: Barry’s Piano Bar.

Markets

European markets reach a new high following Trump’s remarks in Davos

European stock markets extended a multi-session winning streak following President Trump’s speech in Davos. While the banking sector led broad gains, energy stocks remained under pressure.

Business

Trump at Davos: NATO 5% push and tariff warnings for Europe

Trump used Davos to warn Europe, demanding NATO allies raise defence spending to 5% of GDP and threatening tariffs on companies not manufacturing in the US. He linked lower oil prices to ending the Ukraine war and assured LNG exports to Europe would continue.

Switzerland

Invest in US or face tariffs, Trump tells Davos

US President Trump promised lower taxes for companies bringing manufacturing to the US and threatened tariffs for those who don't in his Davos address on Thursday.

The Big Question

AI and energy too big for one wallet, Barclays Europe CEO says

In this episode of The Big Question, Barclays Europe CEO, Francesco Ceccato, joins Euronews’ business editor, Angela Barnes, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The bank boss shares his views on financing the AI boom and the “fragmented” capital markets in Europe.

Economy

UK minister rejects Sefcovic's idea on joining European Customs Union

The EU's new trade chief Maros Sefcovic on Wednesday in Davos told the BBC that he was open to Britain joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) as part of a post-Brexit "reset".

Switzerland

NATO's Rutte urges more Ukraine support and backs Trump's budget push

NATO chief Mark Rutte supported Trump's push for higher defence budgets and warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would damage NATO's credibility and increase costs.

Europe News

Zelenskyy’s top aide: If it were up to Ukraine, war would end tomorrow

No one wants to end the war in Ukraine more than Ukrainians do, but it needs to result in just peace, the head of Ukraine’s presidential administration told Euronews in Davos after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the delegates calling on Europe to wake up.

Radio Schuman

Trump migration crackdown could be 'new burden' for Europe - ICMPD

Michael Spindelegger, the director of the intergovernmental organization International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) told Euronews how Trump’s crackdown on immigration, including at the southern border of Mexico, could have consequences for Europe.

Europe News

EU climate chief pledges more assertive climate diplomacy

Brussels must up its game on climate diplomacy, climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews, after US president Donald Trump once again pulled out of the global effort to arrest climate breakdown.

Business

Behind closed doors in Davos: Leaders discuss EU’s future with Trump

Global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos have voiced urgent calls for Europe to rethink its economic and regulatory strategies, especially with Donald Trump back in power in the US.

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How can EU competitiveness be fostered during a Trump presidency?

Europe’s competitiveness and unity were in focus at a Euronews Executive Lunch in Davos, as the new Trump administration begins its term.

Europe News

EU must plan funds for new members in next budget: Ukrainian minister

In a Euronews-moderated debate in Davos, Ukraine's foreign minister called on the bloc to put its money where its mouth is on enlargement, insisting that Ukraine's membership will not be costly for the other member states.

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Ursula von der Leyen reaffirms EU's commitment to Paris Agreement

Speaking at the Davos Summit, Ursula von der Leyen emphasided the EU's dedication to the Paris climate agreement and urged international cooperation, despite Trump’s decision to withdraw.

Green News

Davos private jet arrivals soar by 170 per cent despite free trains

Despite calls from the WEF and global NGOs for Davos delegates to travel more sustainably, elevated private jet activity in Switzerland suggests they didn’t listen.

Europe News

Von der Leyen on Trump: EU will be pragmatic but protect its interests

"A lot is at stake" in EU-US relations, Ursula von der Leyen said the day after Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Davos attendees watch Trump inauguration at Ukraine House watch party

Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech.

Business

Trade tariffs could cause spike in IKEA prices, says retailer in Davos

The comments from the CEO of IKEA's largest franchisee come as businesses brace for higher trade levies under a Trump presidency.

Economy

The world will have five trillionaires within a decade, predicts Oxfam

Billionaire wealth grew by $2tn in 2024, three times faster than the previous year, according to Oxfam's latest report on wealth.

Tech News

What is Davos? Your guide to the World Economic Forum’s annual summit

The World Economic Forum has held a meeting every year since it was founded in 1971. But why is Davos, as it is commonly known, so significant?

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UNICEF 2025: How leaders can unite in support of future generations

Partner content presented by UNICEF

As we head into 2025, a “new era of crisis” threatens our global future. If we are to resolve armed conflicts, tackle the climate crisis and address rising inequality, the need for systemic change has never been more essential.

World News

Davos summit: Leaders gather to tackle economic and tech challenges

The WEF's annual meeting in Davos has begun, focusing on global issues like economic development and technological innovation.

Business

Davos 2025: What to expect at this year's World Economic Forum

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Here's a look at what can be expected at this year's meeting.

EuroVerify

Misinformation is the biggest short-term risk to the world, says WEF

A number of countries in Europe ranked misinformation as one of its top five risks, due its ability to influence voter intentions and harm the wider geopolitical environment.

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Europe in Motion

Which sectors in Europe are most threatened by automation?

Eighty-three million positions might be at risk by 2027, with jobs in accommodation, wholesale and arts potentially severely impacted.

Business

US-Europe economic growth divergences to widen further, IMF warns

The IMF warns of widening US-Europe growth divergences, calling for increased public investment in Europe. While US growth forecasts have been upgraded, the eurozone faces downgrades, with key economies like Germany and Italy struggling to keep pace.

Tech News

What are the top 10 technologies that could save the world in 2024?

The World Economic Forum lists the top 10 developing technologies that could tackle the world’s problems.

Economy

WEF: Economic outlook improves for 2024, but geopolitical woes remain

Although the United States and Asia are expected to see decent growth, European prospects remain bleak.

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Europe Decoded

No, the head of the World Economic Forum is not dead

Rumours have emerged online that the WEF's executive chairman and founder, Klaus Schwab, has been hospitalised, arrested, and may even be dead. The Cube takes a look at where the false claims have come from.

Europe News

Euroviews. This is how to save the European Green Deal

To keep up with its climate ambitions, five priority areas must urgently be put at the forefront of the European green agenda, World Economic Forum's Marushia Gislén and Emmy van Enk write.

World

What does the future hold for the European Green Deal?

What is ahead for the European Green Deal, the EU's roadmap towards a sustainable net-zero economy, as it faces political headwinds in the run-up to the 2024 European elections?

The Big Question

Climate change may change the flavour of your favourite beer

Carlsberg’s new CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen on how climate change may alter the flavour of your favourite beer and other challenges facing brewers.

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UK government borrowing falls: What does it mean for taxes?

Hopes build for a cut in taxes as UK government borrowing drops sharply in December.

World

Is Europe's eastern expansion good for business?

Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina sits down with four European officials at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss EU expansion at a time when voters are concerned with economic decline across the bloc.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Elites gather in Davos as key election year starts

Global elites gathered in Davos this week but is the annual shindig in the Swiss Alps really the best place to cure the world's ills? Our panel was quite critical.

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In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on how elections in faraway places like Taiwan and the United States can affect Europe. We also take a look at the latest regarding support for Ukraine.

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Meet the UK youth climate activist turned government insider

David Saddington shares his unique perspective on climate action and youth access at the World Economic Forum.

The Big Question

Why are US exchanges more appealing to European companies?

NYSE Vice Chair John Tuttle discusses why European companies are opting for US stock exchanges and how the upcoming US elections will impact the IPO market.

Markets

'We are positive but cautious': Goldman Sachs on best 2024 investments

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs sees private markets as likely to outperform in 2024.

Business

Euroviews. European business leaders must embrace the winds of change

Generative AI’s promise is powered by putting people at the heart of reinvention, and there is an urgent need for businesses and leaders alike to better understand its potential, Jean-Marc Ollagnier writes.

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