At the World Economic Forum in Davos, European leaders expressed strong protest against US President Donald Trump's intentions to acquire Greenland and his threats to impose tariffs. Despite calls for restraint from business leaders, the EU leadership emphasized its readiness to defend its sovereignty. This was reported by Reuters, writes UNN.
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the European Union should not submit to the "law of the strongest." He called it "madness" that the bloc has to consider using a "tool to combat coercion" against its strategic ally – the United States.
We truly believe that we need more growth, we need more stability in this world, but we prefer respect over bullies
Course for a new independent Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in her speech, emphasized the need to strengthen European autonomy. She stressed that the scale of current geopolitical changes requires decisive steps from the bloc.
Now is the time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe
Warning about "red lines"
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever noted that Europe is at a crossroads. He called on EU countries to unite to clearly indicate to Washington the unacceptability of pressure.
We must tell Donald Trump: "You are crossing red lines." We will either be together or we will be divided
In turn, Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch criticized previous attempts by European politicians to appease Trump with flattery.
Stroking the cat the right way won't help this time. The EU must be tougher and stay afloat
The conflict escalated after Trump's Saturday statement about imposing import tariffs on those European allies who oppose Greenland's transfer to US control. Currently, European governments are trying to find a balance between a tough response to trade blackmail and maintaining American support for Ukraine.
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