World leaders to gather at Davos as Trump reshapes global order

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🗞️ Driving the news: World leaders are gathering in Davos for the World Economic Forum amid heightened global tension
• US President Donald Trump returns to the summit after six years while reshaping trade, security and diplomatic norms

🔭 The context: Europe faces mounting pressure over its relationship with Washington as Trump pushes tariffs linked to Greenland, intervenes militarily in Venezuela, and hints at new global governance structures like a US-led “Board of Peace”
• The forum coincides with war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and concerns about NATO’s future

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Davos will influence global priorities on climate, energy, and economic transition
• Geopolitical conflict and trade disputes risk sidelining climate action at a critical moment, weakening international cooperation on emissions cuts, climate finance, biodiversity protection, and the global energy transition that depend on stable multilateral frameworks

⏭️ What’s next: Trump’s keynote speech midweek is expected to outline his economic agenda and confront European leaders directly
• Side talks may shape outcomes on Ukraine, Gaza reconstruction, Iran, and the future of transatlantic cooperation

💬 One quote: “Trump’s actions over Greenland risk a dangerous downward spiral and undermine transatlantic relations,” European leaders said in a joint statement

📈 One stat: The US delegation is the largest ever at Davos, underscoring Washington’s intent to reassert global leadership

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