If Europe was strong, it could hit back hard against any bullying from Donald Trump. Brussels and the United Kingdom would be able to match any tariffs on their goods with taxes on U.S. imports. They could add extra duties on carbon-intensive trade to punish the new U.

Europe’s economy stagnated late last year as its former growth engine, Germany, finished a second straight year of shrinking output.

Donald Trump wasted no time in rattling Europeans’ nerves over threats of taking Greenland and opening trade wars. But there’s a surprising case in which Europe is cautiously optimistic: Ukraine.

Trump's aid freeze has left humanitarian projects in Ukraine without funding in the middle of winter, prompting concerns that many would have to close down. Zelensky's comments suggest that Kyiv is hoping that Europe and domestic funders can make up the shortfall as U.S. policy is being worked out.

On February 3rd European Union leaders will meet in Brussels both to take stock of the situation and to pitch fresh ideas. (Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s prime minister, will join part of the meeting, as will NATO’s secretary-general,

Egypt and Jordan have both rejected the suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Gaza should be “cleaned out” and what remains of its pre-war population of 2.3 million moved to the two neighbouring countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump's order to pause spending from the country's climate and infrastructure laws is a chance for Europe to attract clean tech investments, Poland's deputy climate minister told Reuters.

PARIS (Reuters) - French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said France should follow U.S. President Donald Trump's hardline stance toward countries unwilling to receive deportees, citing his pressure on Colombia as a model for Paris' dealings with Algeria.

Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum showcased his familiar economic rhetoric. Yet, it could be argued that his speech was marked by economic misconceptions and exaggerations, Piero Cingari writes.

"It's clear that we are being strongly pushed by the American authorities to continue to build out our presence," Bernard Arnault said.

President also plans to ask for "financial contribution" for maintenance of remaining troops, European diplomatic source said.

The EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe's economic model on Wednesday, marking a shift towards a more business-friendly Brussels after five years of heavy focus on green goals.With US President Donald Trump promising tariffs and a gargantuan AI push,