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Good morning from Brussels. I’m Mared Gwyn. The European Union is sharpening its response to a deepening crisis over Greenland, a self-governing territory belonging to Denmark which the US President continues to insist he needs to acquire. In a closed-door meeting with the European Parliament’s political leaders on Wednesday, the EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the EU and its member states to throw their weight behind Greenland, our parliament reporter Vincenzo Genovese reports. Sources told Vincenzo that Kallas had advised against talking about the potential “end of NATO” should Trump use force to take over the territory, warning…

Published on 15/01/2026 – 7:36 GMT+1 A high-level meeting between the Foreign Ministers of Denmark and Greenland ended without resolution in Washington yesterday. Donald Trump is still insisting Greenland is crucial for national security. Meanwhile, several NATO allies have announced troop deployments to Greenland for surveillance and training. For more on this, we cross over to the NATO headquarters outside Brussels to connect with our correspondent Shona Murray. We also cross the Atlantic ocean to connect with John Bolton, former US national security advisor, for his take on the Greenland issue. Another topic NATO allies are monitoring closely is President…

United States President Donald Trump has said it is “unacceptable” for Greenland to remain a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark and called for NATO to get behind his demands that it be transferred to US ownership. “NATO should be leading the way for us to get it. If we don’t, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen,” he posted on his social media outlet, Truth Social. “Militarily, without the vast power of the United States, much of which I built during my first term, and am now bringing to a new and even higher level, NATO would…

Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, John Bolton, sharply criticised the US president for his aggressive threats against Greenland in an interview with Euronews. “I think just the talk of using military force is costing the US in terms you can’t even calculate, in terms of trust and good faith and our reputation,” Bolton said on Euronews’ interview programme 12 Minutes With. “I think it’s a disaster for the United States,” he added, “and it would be infinitely worse if he did try to use military force (…) there’d be a political earthquake in this country.” Bolton quoted the latest…

Published on 14/01/2026 – 19:29 GMT+1 The European Parliament is set to hold a debate about the allocation of public defence funds to Hungary over fears that the money may be misused by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who faces a difficult election in April. The money in question is part of the EU’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE) programme, a €150 billion loan scheme that enables member states to finance the purchase of defence equipment. This is a part of the plan to boost Europe’s defences in the light of both Russian threats and the uncertainty of support from the…

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has told Euronews that a US military intervention could have a “decisive effect” on the situation inside Iran and that regime change is an “absolute prerequisite” to secure peace and security in the region. Bolton, who advised Trump during his first presidency, said he believes the US president will ultimately opt for “targeted strikes” on strategic objectives in an interview Wednesday. President Trump said Tuesday he would consider a “very strong response” on Iran if the bloodshed on the streets against protesters does not come to an end. Strategic objectives could include the…

Published on 14/01/2026 – 18:47 GMT+1 •Updated 19:04 The European Parliament has formally expressed its “unequivocal support to Greenland and Denmark” in the face of United States President Donald Trump’s threats to “take the island, one way or another”. A statement adopted on Wednesday by the Conference of Presidents, which comprises the leaders of the political groups, said the Parliament “unequivocally condemns the statements made by the Trump administration regarding Greenland, which constitute a blatant challenge to international law, to the principles of the United Nations Charter and to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of a NATO ally”. “Such statements…

While it was approved last Friday by a majority of EU member states, the European Union’s Mercosur free trade agreement is not yet out of the woods. Several countries, led by France, remain opposed to the deal, which would create a free-trade area between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. They argue it would expose EU farmers to unfair competition because of looser production standards in Latin America – and they are not finished with their efforts to stop it going ahead. “The signing of the agreement does not mark the end of the story,” French President Emmanuel…

Systematic and widespread attacks against unarmed civilians during protests in Iran have been insufficiently addressed by the European Union and its member states, according to former Iran hostage and humanitarian worker Olivier Vandecasteele, who urged the bloc to severe diplomatic ties with the Islamic Republic. He said the sanctions and political isolation imposed on Tehran by Western powers have been insufficient and that Europe has collectively failed to stop Iran’s crimes. “The playbook scenario repeats itself with impunity: crackdown, blackout, killings, mass arrests, and executions. We need to change gear,” Vandecasteele told Euronews, arguing that a different and more decisive…

Published on 13/01/2026 – 11:53 GMT+1 Welcome to the ultimate game of Risk: a battlefield of diplomacy, conflict and conquest. With massive protests on the streets of Tehran, the die has been cast. Now, the players must choose their options. First, the US. Move one is to strike. Last year proved the US can hit Iranian nuclear facilities. Fresh from Venezuela, a targeted air campaign is the “Hard Power” option. Move two is about oil. Trump now controls Venezuela’s reserves, so he can drive Iran’s exports to zero without spiking global oil prices. There is also a technology card, so…