'Growth, peace, climate': European leaders push back at 'bullies' who threaten global security

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Ursula von der Leyen and Emmanuel Macron promise to continue to prioritise climate action and energy security in face of President Trump's 'crazy ideas' and threats to international law

European leaders gathered at the Davos Summit in Switzerland have today attempted to present a united front in the face of mounting threats from President Trump that he will introduce a new wave of punitive...

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