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EU will keep Arctic ties with US amid Greenland tension: von der Leyen

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

France

Macron on France’s defence plans: 'To remain free, one must be feared'

On Thursday, the French president offered his New Year's address to the armed forces. The eagerly awaited annual event comes amid multiple geopolitical crises.

Greenland

European troops arrive in Greenland to 'ensure Arctic security'

The deployment was announced the same day the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

Europe Today

'EU-US trade deal separate from Greenland dispute,' top MEP says

David McAllister, the influential chair of the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, argues the parliament should not derail the ratification the EU-US trade deal to punish Trump over US threats to acquire Greenland in an interview with Euronews.

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Europe Today

Newsletter: Kallas warns against NATO doom talk amid Greenland tension

Also in this newsletter: how pressure is mounting on the EU to get tough on Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the view from Cyprus as Ursula von der Leyen's team visits to mark the start of the EU Council presidency.

Europe Today

Europe Today: EU Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee chair joins us

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.

Economy

Greenland’s value explained: Could Trump really buy the Danish island?

Greenland’s economy may be small, but its real value is tied to Arctic security and vast mineral reserves. Trump’s interest in it reflects US efforts to counter China’s dominance in sourcing critical raw materials.

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Danish minister says 'Trump has this wish of conquering Greenland'

A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.

The Ring

Power vs law: Where does the EU stand?

Is the EU still relevant in a world where power increasingly overrides international law? That is the question posed in this edition of The Ring, Euronews’ weekly debating show that sees two MEPs face off on some of the most pressing issues of our time.

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US military action could have ‘decisive effect’ on Iran, Bolton says

John Bolton, a former national security advisor to President Trump, says he believes the US will opt for "targeted strikes" on Iran as the region braces for a militarily intervention. Trump teased American 'help is on its way.'

Europe News

European Parliament condemns Trump's Greenland demands

A statement adopted by the European Parliament’s political leaders expressed "unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark" and criticised the US's stated aim of taking control of the Danish territory.

Germany

Transatlantic ties 'disintegrating,' Germany’s vice chancellor warns

Klingbeil listed a string of reasons for his belief that ties between the United States and Europe, traditionally close allies, were radically changing.

Europe News

Bolton: Trump's Greenland grab would be 'disaster' for the US

In an interview with Euronews, Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton lashed out at his ex-boss over his threats to seize Greenland "one way or another".

Europe News

Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in campaign to control Greenland

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.

Greenland

Greenland 'can count on us,' EU's von der Leyen says ahead of US talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

The Cube

Fact check: Can the EU defend Greenland in a US attack?

Europe is bound by NATO and EU defence clauses to step in if Greenland is attacked by the US. What are they and how far do they apply?

Europe Today

Europe Today: Exclusive interview with Roberta Metsola

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.

Denmark

Greenland's prime minister says his country chooses Denmark over US

Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland said on Tuesday that his country choses Denmark over the US a day before officials from the three governments are set to meet at the White House. "Greenland will not be owned by the United States." Nielsen added.

Germany

Kaja Kallas in Berlin for talks with German Defence Minister Pistorius

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas held talks in Berlin with German defence minister Boris Pistorius as challenges to the future of European and global security continue to mount.

Greenland

US to host Denmark and Greenland officials as Trump renews threats

The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Wednesday.