https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/0fe650b0-12b7-4d2a-8562-00e614a31b3e “It is time to seize this opportunity and build a new independent Europe.” European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen questioned US President Donald Trump’s trustworthiness at the Davos World Economic Forum. She spoke after Trump announced new tariffs on European allies over Greenland, saying a July trade deal must be honoured and called the move a “mistake.” Von der Leyen stressed the strategic importance of Greenland and the Arctic, saying “Arctic security can only be achieved together.” She warned that unilateral action between long-standing allies could strengthen shared adversaries and urged Europe to adopt a more independent strategic stance. “A deal is a deal. When friends shake hands, it must mean something,” she said. “If this change is permanent, then Europe must change permanently too.” Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:08:37 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/0fe650b0-12b7-4d2a-8562-00e614a31b3e All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.