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US seeks 'immediate negotiations' over Greenland, Trump tells Davos

Trump arrived in Davos by helicopter on Wednesday, entering a tense atmosphere as European and allied leaders pushed back against his demands for control of the Arctic island, part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Europe News

EU leaders take the floor on day one of Davos - All you need to know

Our correspondents on the ground bring you all the highlights from the heart of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Greenland

France pitches NATO exercise in Greenland amid Trump takeover threats

At the White House on Tuesday, Trump said "you'll find out," when asked how far he was willing to go to seize the world's largest island.

Europe News

EU-Mercosur trade deal referred to Court of Justice

After clearing major political hurdles after more than two decades, the mammoth trade deal now faces further delay pending a judicial verdict.

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World News

Euroviews. Power or principle? Europe must expand Its room for manoeuvre

In a world of open power politics, the EU must demonstrate its ability to act - while internal political shifts are jeopardising its foreign-policy and economic capacity to do so.

Europe Today

EU leaders must meet 'critical' moment on Thursday, Calviño says

The EU Summit on Thursday will be a critical meeting where leaders must demonstrate Europe’s 'superpower' ability to push back against Donald Trump, EIB President Nadia Calviño told Euronews.

World News

MEP Hayer says 'appeasement strategy is over' amid Trump threats

MEP and Chair of the Renew Europe parliamentary group Valérie Hayer spoke to Euronews about Trump's threats to seize Greenland and impose new tariffs on European countries saying Europe's response should shift from "appeasement" to "deterrence."

Europe News

Trump says US takeover of Greenland would be 'good' for Europe

Donald Trump urged Europeans to promptly negotiate a sale of Greenland to the United States during an hour-long speech in Davos. The Danish foreign minister said Trump's ambitions remained "intact".

Greenland

Newsom urges Europe to grow 'backbone' and 'punch' back at Trump

The US president, who will address the annual gathering of global elites on Wednesday, has put the transatlantic alliance to the test with his demand to take over Greenland.

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US talk on Greenland 'incomprehensible' and 'hostile', Belgian FM says

US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland are "incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile", Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told Euronews. His comments come amid an ongoing scramble among European leaders to devise a response.

Europe News

We can negotiate anything but our sovereignty, says Danish PM

European leaders have vowed to hit back at the US if Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose a 10% tariff to force the sale of Greenland. Denmark's prime minister said sovereignty was not up for grabs.

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.

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.

World News

Euroviews. Why 2026 must be a strategic turning point for Europe

Europe has the strength to assert itself globally but it does not use it consistently, writes Krista-Marija Läbe.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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