French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe should prepare for fresh friction with the U.S. and treat what he called the ‘Greenland moment’ as a signal to strengthen the European Union’s economic and political power.
In comments published on Tuesday, Macron said a recent easing of tensions with Washington should not be seen as lasting, arguing that disagreements over trade, technology and regulation are likely to continue.
He urged EU leaders to use an upcoming summit in Belgium to accelerate long-delayed reforms aimed at boosting competitiveness and improving the bloc’s ability to respond to pressure from both the U.S. and China.
Macron said the current U.S. administration has taken positions he described as “openly anti-European,” and warned that new disputes could emerge over Europe’s digital regulation, including the enforcement of rules targeting major technology companies.
“The U.S. will, in the coming months attack us over digital regulation,” he said.
The French leader also cautioned that Europe faces a dual economic challenge, citing strong competition from China alongside unpredictable policy moves from Washington.
He renewed his call for deeper financial integration within the EU, including expanded joint borrowing to support large-scale investment and strengthen Europe’s global influence. Macron argued that common European debt could provide investors with an alternative as confidence in the U.S. dollar shows signs of fluctuation.
EU countries previously issued joint debt to support recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic but proposals to make such tools permanent have faced resistance from several northern member states.
Discussions at the upcoming summit are also expected to include plans for a ‘Made in Europe’ strategy that would prioritise European-produced goods. The proposal has divided EU governments and raised concerns among some industries.
Macron said Europe must pursue what he called “protection, which is not protectionism,” arguing that strengthening domestic capacity is essential if the bloc is to remain competitive on the global stage.
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Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due in Türkiye on Wednesday for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as the two NATO allies seek to sustain a fragile thaw after decades of strained relations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, diplomatic sources said.
Senator Chuck Schumer appeared in Washington alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to introduce proposed legislation known as ‘Virginia’s Law’, aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for sex traffickers and abusers.
A scheduled visit to Ankara this week by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will seek to “resolve all our problems at the table,” Ömer Çelik, a spokesman for Türkiye’s ruling AK Party, has said.
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U.S. skiing great Lindsey Vonn underwent surgery in an Italian hospital on Sunday after her attempt to win Olympic downhill gold ended in a violent crash just seconds into the race at the Milano Cortina Winter Games.
JD Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday (9 February), becoming the first sitting U.S. Vice President to visit the country, as Yerevan and Washington agreed to cooperate in the civil nuclear sector in a bid to deepen engagement in the South Caucasus.
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Hamas has strongly condemned new Israeli government decisions to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, warning the measures pose an “existential threat” to Palestinians and are designed to consolidate Israeli control over the territory.
Polish prosecutors have requested a European arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, who was granted political asylum in Hungary last month, amid allegations of large-scale misuse of public funds and abuse of power.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis is due in Türkiye on Wednesday for talks with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as the two NATO allies seek to sustain a fragile thaw after decades of strained relations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday, diplomatic sources said.
Senator Chuck Schumer appeared in Washington alongside survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse to introduce proposed legislation known as ‘Virginia’s Law’, aimed at eliminating the statute of limitations for sex traffickers and abusers.
As the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics continue to unfold across northern Italy, photographers have captured a striking array of moments that define this year’s Games - from breathtaking athletic feats and dramatic competition scenes to expressive portraits and artistic thermal imagery.
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