German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Europe must strengthen its unity and competitiveness to counter a new wave of “great-power politics” that has disrupted the transatlantic relationship. He welcomed US President Donald Trump’s vow not to use force to take Greenland. Tensions at the annual gathering of global business leaders and policymakers eased on Wednesday…
US President Donald Trump’s speech at Davos was meant to be a bellwether for the trans-Atlantic relationship, particularly Nato, with his handling of Greenland closely watched. After the speech, it appears NATO has survived, but barely. mint examines the implications. What is Nato? The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created in 1949 as a…
Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on Tuesday issued a series of strong statements, warning US President Donald Trump, after his tariff threat to EU nations over Greenland, that any attempt to provoke a trade war with Europe would be met with a decisive response. Frederiksen said that they would not compromise on matters of sovereignty,…
