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Trump in Davos: 'What I'm asking for is a piece of ice'

US President Trump says that all he is asking for is "a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace," referring to Greenland, during an address to the World Economic Forum.

Europe

Exclusive: MEPs freeze EU-US trade deal after Trump tariff threat

The move will intensify tensions between Brussels and Washington ahead of a summit where EU leaders are set to weigh their response to Trump's escalating threats.

Switzerland

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.

No Comment

‘No King’: Protests in Davos as Trump arrives for World Economic Forum

US President Donald Trump faced a tense encounter with world leaders in Davos, as they united against his bid for Greenland and mocked his leadership.

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USA

Greenland invasion could spark US constitutional crisis, experts say

A US military action against Denmark’s arctic territory would be a violation of US law, with potentially massive political consequences.

Europe

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.

Switzerland

Stiff with tension, European leaders await the Trump show in Davos

The US President has completely upended the annual Davos gathering of the World Economic Forum. A rapt audience is waiting to hear from him how far he might go on Greenland.

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

US Treasury Secretary asks Europe to “sit down and wait” for Trump in Davos

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday decried Europe’s “anger” and “bitterness” over Trump’s tariff threat. Speaking in Davos, Bessent said he believes Europeans will be persuaded to support Trump’s concerns about Greenland once they hear his argument.

Europe

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".

European Union

Why has Greenland become a strategic focus for global powers?

Tensions have escalated between the US and Europe as Donald Trump ratchets up efforts to acquire Greenland. Its wealth in rare earths and other minerals makes it highly attractive. Watch the video.

Europe Today

Europe Today: Trump dominates Davos amid fears over Greenland

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

USA

Trump says 'you'll find out' how far he'll go to seize Greenland

US President Donald Trump made an unexpected appearance at the White House briefing room ahead of his trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, as tensions rise over Greenland and threats loom of a deepening trade war between the US and Europe.

Switzerland

Washington sees tariffs as geopolitical tool, US trade chief says

The US trade chief also explicitly warned the EU against activating its anti-coercion instrument, an emergency mechanism that would restrict US companies' ability to operate in European markets, calling such a move "unwise”.

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.

Economy

Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers

After being caught in the crossfire of US-EU trade tensions in 2025, Europe’s wine industry said it is keeping a cool head following fresh tariff threats against French wine from US President Donald Trump.

The Cube

Has Greenland banned Donald Trump and his descendants?

A post claiming that Greenland has banned Trump and the next 100 generations of his descendants has racked up millions of views and thousands of shares. But ultimately, it was published by a satirical news channel.

Switzerland

We prefer respect over bullies, Macron says at Davos

Macron's Davos address comes as Trump published messages showing the French leader's confusion over Greenland and his proposal to hold a G7 meeting in Paris on Thursday that would include Russian representatives on the margins.

Europe

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.