French President Emmanuel Macron told Donald Trump he did not understand what the U.S. President was “doing on Greenland,” and offered to host a G7 meeting inviting Russia and others, according to a screenshot of the messages Trump posted online. In the messages, Macron told Trump he could invite the Ukrainians, the Danes, the Syrians...
European Union (EU) leaders will convene at an extraordinary summit on Thursday, January 22, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional tariffs on countries that support Greenland. A written statement was issued by the Spokesperson of the EU Council Presidency regarding the extraordinary summit. The statement said: “EU Council President António Costa will...
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni agreed on Monday to expand cooperation in sectors such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, chips and critical minerals, according to the Blue House. Meloni is visiting South Korea for summit talks with Lee. South Korea is a global leader in semiconductors and the countries...
It has been claimed that Germany could significantly increase the rent charged for U.S. military bases on its territory in response to potential tariffs that U.S. President Donald Trump may impose in the context of Greenland. According to a report by The Times, citing its sources, Germany is preparing to retaliate against possible new U.S....
Resit Kemal As, Editor-in-Chief – World Of Global Tensions within NATO are no longer confined to technical disagreements whispered behind closed doors. The strategic friction between France and the United States exposes a far deeper question about the alliance itself: Is NATO still a collective security framework, or has it evolved into a discipline mechanism...
The European Commission is considering ways to allow Ukraine’s quick accession to the EU as part of a peace deal with Russia but without giving Kyiv full membership rights, which would only be “earned” after transition periods, EU officials said. The idea, which is at a very early stage, is intended as a possible gesture...
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Europe to act more independently from the United States, saying, “Trump can be criticized, but what is the use of criticism if the person it is directed at does not care?” Speaking at an event, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to pursue greater independence from the United States...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on her birthday. Defense cooperation and trade were high on the agenda, and the two leaders decided to elevate bilateral relations to the level of a “special strategic partnership.” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid a visit to Tokyo on Friday....
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said that discussions on Greenland’s security should be conducted within the NATO framework and with the participation of all allies. Emphasizing that Greenland wishes to remain part of Denmark, Albares called for disputes to be resolved through dialogue. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that Greenland’s security issues...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that Arctic security is not only a priority for NATO but also for the European Union (EU), stating that Greenland can rely on the EU politically, economically, and financially. For the first time, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated explicitly that Greenland can rely on...