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Scholz at Davos: Any Threat of Seizing European Territory by Force is Unacceptable

Published January 22, 2026, 15:21
Scholz at Davos: Any Threat of Seizing European Territory by Force is Unacceptable

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the Davos Economic Forum, stated that any threat of seizing European territory by force is unacceptable, emphasizing Germany's solidarity with Denmark and Greenland against the Russian threat in the Arctic. He expressed satisfaction with Trump's statements regarding not imposing tariffs on Europe, warning that new tariffs would harm transatlantic relations. Scholz stressed that Europe must face the new world order, characterized by the war in Ukraine, the rise of China, and the change in US foreign policy. He highlighted the need to strengthen European security, competitiveness, and determination, as well as cooperation with allies who share the same values.