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EU seeks stability after Trump steps back on Greenland and tariffs

EU leaders have expressed relief after US President Donald Trump withdrew threats to annex Greenland by force and impose fresh tariffs on certain member states. At emergency talks in Brussels on Thursday leaders also called for vigilance, unity and the need to defend European interests.

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Von Der Leyen says EU set to sign ‘mother of all deals’ with India on trade

The EU is India’s largest trading partner, ahead of the US and China

The Independent UK

Europe won’t yield to 'bullies' Macron warns as Trump pushes Greenland claim

French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Tuesday that Europe would refuse to give in to "bullies", delivering a pointed message at the World Economic Forum in Davos. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also pledged an "unflinching" response to US President Donald Trump's renewed territorial claims over Greenland.

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Europe condemns Trump’s ‘new colonialism’ as Greenland crisis grows

US president says there is ‘no going back’ on goal of controlling Arctic territory as Emmanuel Macron leads European resistance

The Guardian - UK

Starmer tells Trump it is ‘wrong’ to apply tariffs to allies over Greenland

Sir Keir also spoke to Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and Nato chief Mark Rutte.

Evening Standard

Brazil’s Lula hails historic EU-Mercosur deal ahead of no-show at its signing

Brazilian President Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen celebrate the expected signing of a free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur

The Independent UK

Fact check: Is Ursula von der Leyen 'auto-increasing' her own salary?

Recent claims circulating on social media allege that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been “automatically increasing” her own salary. The Cube examined the claims to clarify how the salaries of EU officials are actually determined.

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Newsletter: Inside the EU’s proposal for fresh sanctions on Iran

Also in this newsletter: Brussels insists it will work with the US on Arctic security despite Trump's threat to grab Greenland, and two dozen humanitarian workers are cleared of human trafficking charges in a symbolic case in Greece.

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EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions

Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.

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Trump tells NATO to 'lead the way' in his campaign to control Greenland

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting at the White House with ministers from Denmark and Greenland, the president continues to insist ownership of Greenland should be transferred to the US. Meanwhile, Denmark is deploying military forces to bolster its presence on its island territory.

Euronews

Greenland 'can count on us,' European Commission chief says ahead of White House talks

Von der Leyen's comments come as US officials will host the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers at the White House for crunch talks later on Wednesday.

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The Guardian view on Europe’s crisis of self-confidence: a new mindset needed for new times

Editorial: The tumultuous start to 2026 should force a reckoning in Brussels and European capitals, and a recognition of the power the EU can exert

The Guardian - UK

Simpler rules for next EU budget could weaken spending oversight, EU Auditors warn

Many in Brussels are worried that the European Commission's "simplification" effort could weaken control over spending and endanger the proper management of public funds.

Euronews

EU freezes Hungarian files ahead of key election in April, sources say

Sources at the European Commission told Euronews that key files from cash to a spying scandal probe are frozen as Brussels awaits a crucial parliamentary election in April. Brussels does not want to feed Orbán's anti-EU campaign by launching fresh procedures against Budapest.

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Greenland prime minister says 'enough' after latest Trump threat

Greenland's PM Jens Frederik Nielsen firmly rejected US President Trump's repeated comments on US possibly annexing Greenland, asking for dialogue and respect for international law.

International Business Times UK

EU Slaps Elon Musk's X With Massive £105M Fine Over Blue Check Scandal

The EU has fined Elon Musk's X £105m over misleading blue checkmarks and transparency breaches under its Digital Services Act crackdown.

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Exclusive: Price distortions in EU energy market must end, Portuguese minister tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Portugal's Energy and Environment Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho said ensuring a level playing field among member states will be "essential" to lowering electricity prices across the bloc in 2026.

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Best of 2025: Top five defining moments in the European Parliament

New alliances, multiple attempts to topple the European Commission boss and yet another investigation into corruption marked the European Parliament's year. Here are the top moments of 2025 selected by Euronews.

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Exclusive: How the deal to get Ukraine a €90 billion EU loan was sealed

It was branded as a make-or-break summit for Ukraine and the EU, and it was. But the night didn't go according to plan. Based on conversations with diplomats involved in the deal, Euronews brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how the EU agreed an unprecedented loan to keep Ukraine going.

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EU greenlights €90bn loan for Ukraine, without frozen Russian assets

European Union leaders have agreed a €90 billion loan package for Ukraine, offering Kyiv a financial lifeline as it faces mounting budgetary pressure, but stopped short of the contentious step of using frozen Russian state assets.

Euronews

Portugal tops EU list for overvalued housing prices

The European Commission estimates that the average overvaluation of housing prices in Portugal is higher by around 25%, "surpassing other property markets" in the bloc.

Euronews

Does the EU rollback of 2035 car emissions ban risk undermining Europe’s climate goals?

The EU has softened its 2035 car emissions ban, raising questions about climate targets and the pace of EV adoption.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on another green U-turn in Brussels: going slow on car-industry targets is a road to nowhere

Editorial: The European Commission’s proposals to water down a 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars will store up major problems for the future

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Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as 'old evil' at Brussels Hanukkah event

The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.

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Exclusive: EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends scrapping 2035 ban on combustion engines

Climate Commissioner Hoekstra defended scrapping the landmark proposal to ban combustion-engine cars, calling it "a smart, wise compromise for climate and competitiveness." Meanwhile, critics say Brussels is backtracking on its green agenda.

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