Donald Tusk warns Europe cannot afford weakness toward enemies or allies as EU prepares for summit on Greenland.
Tusk: Europe Cannot Afford Weakness
On Tuesday, January 20, Donald Tusk posted on X that “concessions are always a sign of weakness.” According to Tusk, “Europe cannot afford weakness – neither toward enemies nor toward allies. Concessions bring no results, only humiliation. European firmness and self-confidence have become a necessity of the moment.”
Newsom Criticizes Europe’s Response
On the same day at the Economic Forum in Davos, California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized Europe’s cautious response to Greenland. “I should have brought a whole pile of knee pads for world leaders,” Newsom stated. “It’s just pathetic. I hope people understand how pitifully they look on the international stage. It’s a shame.” He added that he “cannot stand this subservience.”
European Parliament Session on Greenland
A session was held in Strasbourg regarding Greenland, where there was rarely seen unity between pro-European and Eurosceptic forces. Danish socialist MEP Christel Schaldemose stated, “Mr. President Trump, regardless of threats, Greenland is not for sale.” Jordan Bardella from the extreme, Eurosceptic right emphasized, “The European Union cannot remain silent. This is not about escalation, but about defending sovereignty. We don’t want to be vassals, we want to be masters of our own destiny.” Danish Green MEP Villy Sovndal added, “Hands off Greenland.”
Extraordinary EU Summit Planned
On Thursday, January 22, due to US claims regarding Greenland, an extraordinary European Council summit will be held. President Antonio Costa emphasized that EU countries support Denmark and Greenland, stand in solidarity with them, and unanimously assess that the threatened tariffs by Trump would weaken transatlantic relations.