Merz, on the other hand, urged a less confrontational approach to Trump, acknowledging that a trade war would be especially damaging to Germany’s export-oriented economy while expressing confidence Berlin and Paris would find a common position. “France is affected by the American tariffs to a different extent than we are, and in this respect I […]
Continue ReadingLast-minute press briefing at 16:30 The Parliament’s Spokesperson and the Press Service will hold a press briefing on this week’s plenary session at 16:30. You can follow the last-minute briefing live. Journalists wishing to take part and ask questions should please connect via Interactio. Supporting innovative start-ups: the 28th regime MEPs will discuss with Commissioner […]
Continue ReadingTrump on Saturday threatened to impose more tariffs on eight European nations until the US is allowed to buy Greenland, citing US national security concerns. EU governments are drawing up retaliatory measures, including possibly hitting the US with 93 billion euros’ worth of tariffs or the so far unused “Anti-Coercion Instrument”, which permits investment restrictions […]
Continue ReadingREUTERS/Kevin Lamarque US President Donald Trump has said he no longer feels obliged to think only of peace after he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, as he again repeated his demand for control of Greenland. In a message to Norway’s prime minister, Trump blamed the country for not giving him the prize. “Considering […]
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Continue ReadingJan 19, 2026, 2:28 p.mJan 19, 2026, 2:28 p.m The EU special summit on the escalation of the Greenland conflict with the USA will take place this Thursday evening in Brussels. This was announced by a spokeswoman for EU Council President António Costa. The President of the EU Council, António Costa.Image: keystone At the crisis […]
Continue ReadingBERLIN — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Monday that Berlin and Paris would negotiate a joint strategy to stave off U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats in the run up to a gathering of the bloc’s 27 leaders in Brussels this week. French President Emmanuel Macron’s office on Sunday asked the European Union to […]
Continue ReadingU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said it was “completely wrong” for President Donald Trump to threaten tariffs on allies who oppose his push to seize or buy Greenland.
Continue ReadingEuropean Union leaders are gearing up for a crunch week as they seek to defuse an escalating tariff conflict with the United States over Greenland, while also preparing a response should US President Donald Trump impose additional tariffs on six member states on February 1. In a meeting in Brussels on Sunday, EU ambassadors called […]
Continue ReadingEU member states on Monday are exploring countermeasures in response to US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, which he has expressed interest in acquiring despite opposition from Denmark and the EU. “This is not only about trade; it is putting enormous, unexpected stress on the transatlantic relationship,” said Carsten Brzeski, Global Head of […]
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