Daily brief
EU leaders have promised a firm and united response to President Donald Trump's renewed suggestion that the U.S. might try to buy Greenland. During a European Parliament debate on strategic autonomy, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned against a downward spiral in transatlantic relations. A Danish lawmaker reacted strongly to the comments, telling Trump to 'f--- off'.
Croatia's central bank governor, Boris Vujcic, has been nominated as the next vice president of the European Central Bank (ongoing coverage).
EU leaders are cautious about accepting an invitation from Donald Trump to join a proposed 'Board of Peace' for Gaza.
Marine Le Pen has defended her party and denied claims of a systematic misuse of EU funds during an appeal trial.
Russia has offered to discuss the Balkans with the United States.