“The geopolitical challenges Europe is facing sometimes seem daunting: Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine; the international rules-based order being undermined; core alliances being questioned. But the European Union will come out of this stronger, more resilient and more sovereign”. This is what the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, said in his address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. President Costa stressed the urgent issues facing the EU and reiterated the need for common responses: among other things, he called for an extraordinary summit on Thursday to address Donald Trump’s continuous threats. “Our response must have three components: a Europe of principles; a Europe of protection; and a Europe of prosperity. All these three dimensions are being tested in the current moment of transatlantic relations”.

Thus, he pointed out: “We are united around the principles of international law, territorial integrity and national sovereignty. Second, we are united in full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Denmark and with Greenland – only they, Denmark and Greenland, can decide on their future. Third, we recognize that there is a shared transatlantic interest in peace and security in the Arctic, notably working through NATO”.