When he found out that French president Emmanuel Macron was not joining his Board of Peace overseeing Gaza, Trump retorted impetuously. It is notable that other European leaders have also hardened their stance in recent days, to express solidarity with Denmark and Greenland. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen pitched an “unflinching” response in her speech in Davos. Because the political nightmare for the Coalition will be if Trump follows through on his threat to seize Greenland. The big draw there today will be the arrival of Donald Trump in the afternoon.

Source: The Irish Times January 21, 2026 11:40 UTC