Archive · 22 Jan 2026
EU leaders to hold emergency summit over Greenland
Leaders from countries in the European Union are having an emergency meeting today.
This is because the President of the United States, Donald Trump, wants to buy Greenland and has threatened to put taxes on countries that don't support him.
Meanwhile, in Australia, people are coming together to remember those who were hurt or lost their lives in a recent attack at Bondi Beach.
The attack happened during a celebration and has led to new laws to prevent such events in the future.
EU leaders are holding an emergency summit on January 22 to discuss President Trump's tariffs and his desire to acquire Greenland.
European Commission spokesperson Olof Gill stated that the EU is ready to respond if the threatened tariffs are imposed.
President Trump has been campaigning for greater American influence over Greenland and recently warned Denmark about the Russian threat.
Australia will observe a National Day of Mourning to honor the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with the theme 'Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance'.
The Bondi Beach attack, which killed 15 people, has led to tougher laws on hate crimes and gun violence in Australia.
- Who
- Leaders of European Union countries and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Emergency summit to discuss US tariffs and Greenland acquisition
- When
- January 22
- Where
- Europe
- Why
- To respond to President Trump's threat of tariffs linked to his desire to acquire Greenland
- Event
- Emergency summit of EU leaders
- Date
- January 22
- Issue
- US tariffs on nations not supporting Greenland acquisition
- Spokesperson
- Olof Gill, European Commission
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Target Country
- Denmark
- National Day of Mourning
- Australia
- Theme
- Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance