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 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.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ... leaders clearly expressed hope that his return to the White House would see friendlier ties.
U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House has been met with both relief and disappointment across world markets as investors try to work out what the next four years will bring.
World leaders congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration Monday, with many urging stronger alliances or continued cooperation between their countries and the United States, in carefully crafted social media posts and statements.
Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power
The European Commission said on Tuesday it was assessing its cases against Apple, Alphabet, X and Meta, stressing that President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws.
EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič extended an olive branch to Washington on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. president was sworn in. He told POLITICO that Brussels was ready to talk with the new Washington administration — despite the repeated threats that Trump has made to hit the 27-nation bloc with tariffs.
Social media giants including X and Facebook have agreed to step up efforts to tackle hate speech in the EU, the bloc said yesterday as its digital rules