At a meeting in Davos, NATO allies faced pushback on the idea of extending membership of the alliance to embattled Ukraine.

Switzerland’s finance minister is concerned that the economic slump in the European Union and Germany will also hit Swiss companies, as both are among the most important trading partners of the country.

Leading business and political figures attending the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, have discussed and debated topics such as technology, tariffs, climate change, Ukraine, Gaza and the global economy this week.

At the World Economic Forum 2025, leaders tackled major global issues, including AI regulation, environmental initiatives, and regional integration. Highlights included Africa's launch of a massive forest reserve,

Speaking a day after Trump’s inauguration, Ukraine’s president told world leaders at Davos that Europe needs to remain united and “learn how to take care of itself.”

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

Last year, Mark Rutte attended the Davos gathering as Dutch prime minister while angling for his current job as secretary general of NATO, praising Trump for pushing Europeans to step up defense spending. That view — somewhat controversial then — is now widely accepted.

As President Donald Trump overturns a slew of regulations, there’s a growing chorus of voices calling for similar moves in Europe.

Officials and business executives at the annual gathering in Switzerland said the fight against global climate change would continue with or without the United States.

German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, tipped to become chancellor in next month's election, said on Tuesday U.S. President Donald Trump could prove an interesting partner for Europe provided the region had a strong common negotiating position.

Follow The Hindu’s updates of Day 2 of the World Economic Forum 2025, in Davos, Switzerland, on January 21, 2025