EU leaders gather to chart a new course for transatlantic ties after Trump threats over Greenland
EU leaders convened to defend sovereignty and coordinate responses after US President Trump’s Greenland threats, with unity seen as key to managing future transatlantic challenges.
- In Brussels Thursday, EU leaders held an extraordinary summit to address US threats over Greenland and tariffs, convening the heads of state and government of the 27 EU member states amid a transatlantic crisis.
- President Donald Trump threatened military action in Davos before announcing a claimed 'framework' agreement after talks, having warned he might use excessive strength and force, which alarmed Europe.
- A seven-country poll of 7,498 adults found 51% call Donald Trump, U.S. President, an enemy of Europe, 73% back EU defence autonomy, and 63% support troops defending Greenland.
- EU leaders warned they would use trade tools and vowed to defend their interests, with António Costa saying `The goal remains the effective stabilisation of the trade relations between the European Union and the US`, as the EU considered sanctions on US exports worth �93 billion — about $160 billion.
- A source said the 1951 defence pact on Greenland may be renegotiated, as NATO officials indicated forces are ready to do more in the Arctic with political guidance.
196 Articles
196 Articles
Greenland Shock: Majority in Seven EU Countries Call Trump an “Enemy”
Key Points A seven-country EU survey shows 51% now call Donald Trump an enemy of Europe. Greenland questions turned alliance doubts into an “act of war” scenario for many voters. 73% say the EU should be able to defend itself without relying on U.S. support. A new survey suggests Europe’s view of Donald Trump has […]
A short majority of people surveyed in seven European Union countries consider U.S. President Donald Trump to be “an enemy of Europe,” according to a poll published this Friday by the French geopolitics magazine El Grand Continent.
Half of Europeans surveyed in seven European Union (EU) countries consider US President Donald Trump an "enemy of Europe", according to a poll published on Friday.
'Insanely frustrated': Americans in Germany react to Trump's threats against Europe
Relations between Europe and the US were pushed to the brink of disaster this week by President Donald Trump's recent escalations over Greenland. With tensions still high, we asked Americans in Germany for their thoughts.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium




























