Front Burner Is Europe ready for the Greenland fight?
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Jan 21, 2026 Michaela Kuefner, Chief Political Editor at DW News, discusses pressing European political dynamics from Davos. She analyzes Mark Carney's warning of economic 'rupture' and the implications for Canada-Europe ties amid U.S. tariff threats related to Greenland. Kuefner also explores the EU's new anti-coercion measures and the challenges posed by member states like Hungary. With insights into Macron's limitations and Germany's far-right rise, she emphasizes the need for Europe to shift from reactive responses to proactive strategies amidst a shifting geopolitical landscape.
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Rupture Not Transition
- Mark Carney argues the international economic order is in a rupture, not a transition.
- He urges middle powers like Canada to form coalitions to resist economic coercion.
Transatlantic Ties Tested
- Trump's tariff threats against Europe over Greenland have pushed transatlantic ties to a breaking point.
- Europe now faces an acute test of defending rules-based sovereignty against economic coercion.
Use The Anti-Coercion 'Bazooka'
- The EU can deploy its anti-coercion instrument to retaliate without full member unanimity.
- The Commission could target tariffs, services or restrict US firms in procurement as tailored responses.