Newshour Europe grapples with transatlantic crisis at Davos
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Jan 20, 2026 At the World Economic Forum, European leaders face an unprecedented challenge from a US president with a bold approach. Ursula von der Leyen calls for a new vision for Europe amid rising global tensions. Emmanuel Macron warns of an emerging rules-free world, highlighting the need for international cooperation. Meanwhile, Ugandan singer Bobi Wine, speaking from hiding, details the dangers following a controversial election. In a lighter moment, scientists marvel at a cow using tools, hinting at surprising cognitive capabilities in animals.
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Europe Must Permanently Adapt
- Ursula von der Leyen warned Europe must adapt permanently to changing US behaviour and global power shifts.
- She argued nostalgia won't restore the old order and structural dependencies must be fixed now.
Calm Diplomacy Versus Provocation
- Keir Starmer favours calm diplomacy with the US despite provocative remarks from President Trump.
- He urged collective NATO action to bolster Greenland's defence rather than cede sovereignty.
Use Trade Tools And Defence Leverage
- Mujtaba Rahman says Europe can retaliate to US tariffs by levying its own tariffs and using the anti-coercion instrument.
- He advises protecting defence spending from exclusively benefiting US arms makers to keep leverage.
