Europeans hunt for "traitors" in favor of Trump – Underground war in Davos, countdown begins, "bombs" expected to drop

Intense activity has prevailed over the last 24 hours in Davos, Switzerland, where perhaps the most controversial World Economic Forum in history is taking place. In fact, according to leaks, some European leaders may agree to hand over Greenland to the United States in order to appease US President Donald Trump. Bloomberg also referred to this, citing a high-ranking European official participating in the Davos Economic Forum, but did not name those leaders who might... betray Europe. According to the agency's source, there is a growing sense among his colleagues that the post-war global order has ended and that Trump's willingness to acquire territory is changing the very logic of global politics.

The secret meeting

In a meeting of European finance ministers in Brussels over the past two days, officials expressed surprise at the loss of US support and how quickly it escalated into hostility. Several participants admitted they did not know how to react to the constantly shifting tide of threats and demands from Washington. Many Europeans are troubled by the sudden change in the rhetoric of their American counterparts, wondering how relations with the USA could have deteriorated so much, given that Danish soldiers recently fought alongside their American comrades in Afghanistan. At the same time, the agency notes, Trump's demand for Denmark to relinquish Greenland could be a negotiating tactic aimed at persuading Europe to agree to a trade deal more acceptable to the United States.

Hunting for "traitors"

The European leaders arriving in Davos this week face not only Trump but also divisions within the EU. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for dialogue with the US, while French President Emmanuel Macron is opposed. Meanwhile, smaller states are "watching anxiously to see if this crisis will strengthen European solidarity or show how easily it can dissolve under pressure."

What Trump will say in Davos

Trump's original purpose for participating in the World Economic Forum in Davos was to project the strength of the American economy at a time when polls show Americans are generally dissatisfied with the president's management of the economy. The White House announced that Trump's keynote speech will include a plan to address rising housing costs, allowing Americans to use money from their retirement plans for down payments on homes. "President Trump will present initiatives to reduce housing costs, showcase his economic agenda that has led the US to global economic growth leadership, and emphasize that the United States and Europe must leave behind economic stagnation and the policies that caused it," a White House official stated. However, Trump tends to veer off-topic when speaking publicly and is likely to refer to a series of issues that have preoccupied him lately. These include Greenland, tariffs, his general distrust of Europe, and his proposed "Peace Board" initiative, which has received a cold reception from several traditional US allies.

A difficult audience for Trump in Davos

In essence, however, the American president enters Davos with the goal of intensifying his effort to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory. His ambition has sparked doubt and protests in Europe, creating the most serious crisis in transatlantic relations in decades and threatening the integrity of the NATO military alliance. Davos, a luxury Swiss ski resort, hosts the World Economic Forum, an annual gathering of the global elite. Conditions on the ground are cold and foggy, and a corresponding frost is expected in the atmosphere of the conference hall. Trump's threat of a new trade war with Europe over Greenland creates uncertainty for the global economy and for certain companies whose executives are participating in the forum. The American leader stated in a press conference on Tuesday that he will have meetings on the Greenland issue and expressed optimism that a deal can eventually be reached. "I believe we will come to something that will make NATO very happy and us as well. But we need it for security reasons. We need it for national security," Trump declared. When asked how far he is willing to go to acquire Greenland, he replied cryptically: "You'll find out."

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