U.S. Preident Donald Trump's overtures about acquiring Greenland has shaken confidence in the U.S. among European leaders and the public.

Despite President Trump’s U-turn on using military force and tariffs to seize the Danish island, America’s allies fear worse turbulence ahead.

As such, Ukraine can become the EU's key partner in 'green' steel and the development of industrial value chains. To this end, channeling EU resources and funding from global financial institutions towards the country's post-war recovery — and industry — will be a prerequisite.

Trump threatened Canada with tariffs of 100% if it strikes a deal with China. Trump also withdrew an invitation to the Canada to join his "Board of Peace."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized European leaders, accusing them of failing to act when it comes to defending Ukraine against Russia. “Europe loves to discuss the future, but avoids taking action today, action that defines what kind of future we will have,” Zelensky said at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday.

European countries have agreed to jointly develop a vast offshore wind network, marking a pivotal step in the region's push to both trim its dependence on U.S. natural gas imports and tackle rising renewable energy costs.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has told Europe it should “keep on dreaming” if it thinks it can defend itself without the support of the United States.