The European Union is keen to partner with countries around the world and is "open for business," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

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Europe will respond to any tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a proportionate way, the European Union’s commissioner for the economy told CNBC Wednesday.

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič extended an olive branch to Washington on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. president was sworn in. He told POLITICO that Brussels was ready to talk with the new Washington administration — despite the repeated threats that Trump has made to hit the 27-nation bloc with tariffs.

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Far-right lawmakers, whose influence has grown following June European elections, have rejected calls for the commission to firmly apply the Digital Services Act – the EU’s landmark rules tackling illegal and harmful activities online – which could place Musk at risk of copious fines.

European business chiefs warned Tuesday that the region risks falling behind its counterparts in the U.S. and Asia.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has talked big about the EU becoming a leader in AI innovation as part of a larger bid to help the region catch up with the U.S. and China. French President Emmanuel Macron is aiming for a similar pitch at a global AI summit he'll host next month.

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EU, German and Chinese leaders took turns defending global cooperation in Davos on Tuesday as the spectre of new trade wars looms following Donald Trump's return to the White House.

The European Commission expressed concern about President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the USA from the World Health Organization (WHO). European Commission spokesperson Eva Hrnczirzova emphasized that global cooperation is needed for the world to be resilient to international health threats.