Starmer praised for ‘calm leadership’ amid Trump Greenland row

WorldPolitics
21 Jan 2026 • 8:00 PM MYT
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  • Donald Trump is attending the Davos conference, where he plans to hold meetings regarding his campaign to annex Greenland.
  • Sir Keir Starmer will not be present at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite Trump's focus on Greenland.
  • Energy Secretary Ed Miliband defended Sir Keir's absence, highlighting other commitments and his “calm leadership” in securing a trade deal with the US.
  • European leaders, including Sir Keir, maintain that the future of Greenland is solely a matter for its inhabitants and Denmark.
  • Trump has threatened Britain and other European allies with 10 per cent tariffs from 1 February if they do not agree to his acquisition of Greenland, and has not ruled out military action.

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