French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Tuesday that Europe would refuse to give in to “bullies”, delivering a pointed message at the World Economic Forum in Davos. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also pledged an “unflinching” response to US President Donald Trump’s renewed territorial claims over Greenland.
“Let us not accept a world order that is decided by those who claim to have the loudest voice or the strongest stick,” said Macron who was wearing sunglasses due to an eye problem. “Let’s not waste time with crazy ideas. Let’s not open Pandora’s box.” The speech came amid rising tension over the proposals of the American president Donald Trump to take control of Greenland. Trump has also threatened to increase customs duties against European states that oppose the move.