European Union

Founder’s remarks raise questions over new party’s direction

MEPs and green groups warn of deforestation, emissions and pollution

Monday 19 January

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Monday 19 January

Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Leaked draft adds new rules for cars, steel, cement and aluminium

France is pushing for a hard line as others warn against provoking the US

The meeting comes amid heightened tensions due to Washington's interest in acquiring Greenland

US President Donald Trump has announced punitive tariffs against eight European countries that oppose his plans for Greenland. The ten percent surcharges are to be introduced on 1 February and are to remain in effect until the Arctic island is acquired. The EU plans to reach a decision on countermeasures at a special summit to be held in the next few days. Commentators make their own recommendations for responses.

For the first time in 40 years, the Portuguese presidential election will go into a second round. On 8 February, the socialist candidate António José Seguro (31 percent) will face off against the right-wing populist André Ventura (23.5 percent). The candidate of the ruling conservative PSD party came in fifth in the first round of voting on Sunday. Portuguese media take stock.