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Prioritising Arctic military needs represents a new direction for the Commission

The World Economic Forum, which brings together leading figures from business, politics and science, is taking place this week at the Swiss resort of Davos. This year's motto is "Spirit of Dialogue". Attention is focused on US President Donald Trump, who is due to arrive on Wednesday and, according to media reports, plans to discuss the peace plan with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the summit.

Donald Trump began his second term as US president one year ago today. The Republican had promised his voters that he would "make America great again" and settle conflicts around the world. The 47th US president has disregarded conventions and dominated the headlines to an unprecedented degree. Where do Trump - and the world - stand one year on?

After the resignation of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's government in December, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev announced on Monday that he is also stepping down, but hinted that he plans to stay in politics and launch his own political party. There is now speculation that Radev, a known Eurosceptic, will run for the post of prime minister. The Bulgarian press takes stock.

Germany achieved just 0.2% GDP growth in 2025 after two years of recession

Castillo’s defection would reduce the French delegation within the EPP to just five MEPs