Video: watson/Elena Maria Müller January 21, 2026, 4:06 p.mJanuary 21, 2026, 4:20 p.m Donald Trump spoke in Davos, among other things, about the customs negotiations with Switzerland. “They paid nothing for the imports into the USA and sold their beautiful watches. We had a deficit of 41 billion. That’s why we imposed the high tariffs. […]
Continue ReadingSpeaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on European allies to stay focused on Ukraine despite mounting tensions over who should control Greenland. “The main issue is not Greenland. Now, the main issue is Ukraine,” Rutte said, after repeating he would not comment on transatlantic tensions […]
Continue ReadingIn a resolution adopted on Wednesday, Parliament denounced the use of unilateral trade threats and economic intimidation against Denmark and other EU member states as a form of coercion.. Describing these moves as incompatible with international law and the core principles of cooperation between NATO allies, MEPs say that Greenland must not be used as […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Donald Trump has mocked Emmanuel Macron’s striking aviator sunglasses during his rambling speech at Davos, joking “what the hell happened?” about the French President. Macron drew attention for wearing […]
Continue ReadingWelcoming the King of Spain and the President of Portugal, EP President Roberta Metsola said: “Forty years ago, Spain and Portugal took their place in the European family, opening a chapter of freedom and opportunity that changed lives. In turn, they have helped shape Europe in lasting ways. That shared journey reminds us that Europe […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 21, 2026, 2:32 p.mJanuary 21, 2026, 2:32 p.m Gunmen kidnapped more than 160 worshipers from three churches in a village in Nigeria. Authorities in Kaduna state, in the northwest of Africa’s most populous country, initially described Sunday’s attack as a lie for days and threatened penalties for alleged false reports. Only after public pressure […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 21, 2026, 2:26 p.mJanuary 21, 2026, 3:33 p.m Pope Leo XIV made a new appeal for peace at Wednesday’s general audience, criticizing the increasing disregard for human dignity worldwide. The Pope also remembered Paul VI in the audience hall. gathered believers to the current week of prayer.Image: keystone At the same time, he complained […]
Continue ReadingWith 334 votes in favour, 324 against and 11 abstentions, the European Parliament adopted a resolution asking for a legal opinion from the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on the agreement. A second resolution also demanding a legal assessment was rejected with 225 votes for, 402 against and 13 abstentions. Next steps The legal basis […]
Continue ReadingThe EU support loan was agreed at the European Council summit in Brussels on 18 December 2025 and presented by the European Commission on 14 January 2026. As Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia have opted out from backing the loan, the agreement was taken under the enhanced cooperation procedure, a mechanism that allows willing EU member […]
Continue ReadingDigital connectivity is a cornerstone of our increasingly interconnected, technology-driven societies. Making advanced connectivity widely available is essential for Europe’s competitiveness. To help operators invest more easily in modern fibre and mobile networks, the Commission is proposing to update and simplify EU rules on digital connectivity with the digital networks act. The proposal will […]
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