Determined to seize Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

January 21, 2026 12:56 PM

Determined to seize Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos

U.S. President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, and he is likely to use the World Economic Forum to escalate his push for acquiring Greenland despite European protests in the biggest fraying of transatlantic ties in decades. Trump, who marked the end of his turbulent first year in office on Tuesday, is expected to overshadow the annual gathering that global elites use to discuss economic trends in the snowy Alpine resort of Davos. Trump told a news conference on Tues...

France asks for a NATO exercise in Greenland, is ready to participate

January 21, 2026 12:47 PM

France asks for a NATO exercise in Greenland, is ready to participate

France has asked for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is ready to contribute to it, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said on Wednesday. News of the request comes as U.S. President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is likely to use the World Economic Forum to escalate his push for acquiring Greenland despite European protests in the biggest fraying of transatlantic ties in decades. Speaking in Davos on Tuesday, Macron said Europe would not give in to ...