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Meeting Between Mertz and Trump in Davos 'Highly Unlikely' to Take Place

Published January 21, 2026, 13:19
Meeting Between Mertz and Trump in Davos 'Highly Unlikely' to Take Place

A meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump in Davos, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum, is 'highly unlikely' to take place due to Trump's delayed arrival in Switzerland. Merz was hoping to discuss with Trump the US claims regarding Greenland, ahead of the EU's emergency summit on the same issue. The delay is due to a technical problem with Air Force One, which was forced to return to Washington. Trump eventually traveled to Switzerland on a second aircraft, arriving in Zurich with a significant delay. The cancellation of the meeting is a setback to Germany's efforts to understand Trump's intentions regarding Greenland and prepare for potential consequences. The EU is expected to discuss the issue of Greenland at its emergency summit, considering possible reactions to the US claims.