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Germany's Merz to seek Trump meeting in Davos over Greenland dispute

Germany's Merz to seek Trump meeting in Davos over Greenland dispute

Chancellor says he'll try to meet with US president Wednesday to prevent escalation after Trump declared new tariffs against European nations supporting Denmark

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Portugal heads to presidential runoff between Socialist, far-right candidates
19.01.2026

Portugal heads to presidential runoff between Socialist, far-right candidates

Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro to face off with far-right Chega party candidate Andre Ventura next month

US invites Albania to join founding members of Gaza Peace Board
19.01.2026

US invites Albania to join founding members of Gaza Peace Board

Prime Minister Edi Rama says invitation reflects Albania’s growing international role

EU's priority is 'to engage, not escalate' with US amid tariff threats over Greenland
19.01.2026

EU's priority is 'to engage, not escalate' with US amid tariff threats over Greenland

'EU leaders are consulting intensively, as well as engagement with US is continuing at all levels,' spokesperson says

Germany gets US invitation to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'
19.01.2026

Germany gets US invitation to join Gaza 'Board of Peace'

Chancellor Merz's spokesman says Berlin is ready to help resolve the Gaza conflict and will decide on its contribution after consulting with EU and international partners

European leaders signal countermeasures as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland issue
19.01.2026

European leaders signal countermeasures as Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland issue

EU leaders to meet soon to discuss tariffs, with up to $108B in counter-tariffs possible