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Organization

World Economic Forum

Also known as: WEF · the Swiss Alpine resort

International organization hosting annual gathering of global leaders; 56th meeting in Davos in January 2026 focused on dialogue and addressing geopolitical fragmentation.

World & Region

EU pledges major Greenland investments to counter Trump threats

The News

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland to counter US President Donald Trump's threats to take the autonomous Danish territory and secure Arctic interests. Von der Leyen warned against punitive tariffs on European allies and pledged a "unflinching, united and proportional" response, while suggesting the EU could direct defence spending toward Arctic security capabilities.

21 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. EU pledges major Greenland investments to counter Trump threats

    EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland to counter US President Donald Trump's threats to take the autonomous Danish territory and secure Arctic interests. Von der Leyen warned against punitive tariffs on European allies and pledged a "unflinching, united and proportional" response, while suggesting the EU could direct defence spending toward Arctic security capabilities.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Trump doubles down on Greenland acquisition, threatens tariffs on Europe

    US president Donald Trump has reiterated his intent to acquire Greenland, warning "there is no going back" and threatening 10% tariffs on eight European countries and 200% tariffs on French wine if they oppose the takeover. European leaders including French president Macron and EU Commission president Von der Leyen have rejected the proposal as a violation of Greenland and Denmark's sovereignty, with Macron calling for "respect to bullies" and the "rule of law to brutality."

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Iran's foreign minister disinvited from Davos summit

    The World Economic Forum said Iran's foreign minister will not attend this week's Davos summit, citing the "tragic loss of lives of civilians in Iran over the past few weeks" and stating it would not be "right" for the Iranian government to be represented. The decision came after activists and rights groups called for his disinvitation amid a deadly government crackdown on protesters; Iran Human Rights says at least 3,428 protesters have been killed.

    20 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 15 January

  1. World Economic Forum 2026 to gather record global leaders

    The World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting will take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from 19–23 January 2026, bringing together nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue." The meeting will feature record governmental participation with 400 top political leaders including close to 65 heads of state and government, nearly 850 CEOs, and technology pioneers, to address geopolitical fragmentation and rapid technological change.

    15 January 2026 · New Era →

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