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After Trump’s backtracking on Greenland, Europeans remain cautious

by AI | 22.Jan 2026 | Europe in brief AI

Relieved but not fooled. After Donald Trump’s backtracking on Greenland, European leaders on Thursday evening called for vigilance at the start of a summit devoted to their countries’ relations with the United States.

US President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum is being held in Davos from January 19 to 23, 2026. (Photo: Mandel NGAN / AFP)

Brussels – After a “form of escalation” and “threats”, “we have returned to a much more acceptable situation” but we must remain “vigilant”, summarized French President Emmanuel Macron, upon his arrival in Brussels. He also called on the United States to “respect” Europe.

Europeans accept American “leadership” but not “domination” or “coercion”, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk also warned.

Although, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the billionaire has, for the moment, ruled out the idea of using force to seize the Danish autonomous territory and has given up imposing new customs duties after a “framework” agreement reached Wednesday in Davos, Europeans are calling for caution.

“Everyone considers that the path that has been opened, which will involve Denmark and NATO, is welcome,” said a European diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity. “Everyone also considers that it is appropriate to maintain unity, solidarity and vigilance,” he summed up. (January 22, 2026)