BRUSSELS (CN) — While some celebrated openly, most European leaders put on a brave face for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, stressing the need for good transatlantic ties — but subtly, some warned they would defend Europe’s economic interests.

This time around, Europe isn’t panicking about what America First will mean — in part because it has prepared.

The European Commission is displeased with the Biden administration's plans to extend export controls on AI chips and models to most of the world.

The European Commission expressed concern about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the USA from the World Health Organization (WHO). European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnczirzova emphasized that global cooperation is needed for the world to be resilient to international health threats.

Social media giants including X and Facebook have agreed to step up efforts to tackle hate speech in the EU, the bloc said Monday as its digital rules face scrutiny with Donald Trump's return to the White House.

Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term in the White House, and international figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to the 47th president's inauguration. Here's what world leaders are saying:

US President Donald Trump and the CEOs of OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle announced on Tuesday evening an investment of $100 billion – with plans to reach $500 billion – into the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project.

President Trump criticized the European Union (EU) on Wednesday for levying hefty fines against the world’s biggest tech firms, calling it a “form of taxation” against American companies.

President Trump has selected Andrew Puzder, a former fast-food chain CEO who he attempted to install in his first White House Cabinet, as his pick for ambassador to the European Union. Trump

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