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President of the Renew Europe Group Valerie Hayer addresses the audience during the Global Europe Forum at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

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

Updated: 21/01/2026 - 11:03 GMT+1

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."

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