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EU Holds Emergency Council on EU-US Relations Amidst Rising Tensions

Published January 22, 2026, 19:09
EU Holds Emergency Council on EU-US Relations Amidst Rising Tensions

An emergency European Council was held in Brussels to discuss EU-US relations amidst increased volatility and tensions. The agenda includes issues such as Greenland, trade threats, and the geopolitical situation in Ukraine and the Arctic. The council was convened following threats from Donald Trump regarding a trade war and control of Greenland, although these were temporarily withdrawn. The EU seeks to stabilize relations with the US while simultaneously promoting its 'strategic autonomy' agenda. Member states reacted calmly and in a coordinated manner, and the EU expresses full solidarity with Denmark regarding Greenland.