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EU to Respond to US Challenges with Principles and Collective Action

Published January 22, 2026, 17:00
EU to Respond to US Challenges with Principles and Collective Action

Leaders of the European Union will meet in an informal European Council to discuss EU-US relations, which have been unstable since the new US administration took office. A senior EU official emphasized that Europe will respond to challenges with principles and collective action, not with tweets, referring to recent statements by Donald Trump. The EU wishes to maintain and strengthen the transatlantic relationship but will react decisively when necessary. The Council's agenda includes Greenland, security in the Arctic, trade threats, and support for Ukraine. The EU will reiterate its position in favor of respecting territorial integrity and confirm its readiness to respond to any trade threats.