European Union leaders met in Brussels to address recent tensions with the United States, following President Donald Trump's withdrawal of threats to annex Greenland and impose new tariffs. While welcoming the easing of transatlantic friction, European leaders emphasized the importance of preserving their partnership with the United States but remained cautious about joining Trump's proposed Board of Peace, which aims to oversee international conflicts and could supplant some United Nations functions.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen took strong stances on European sovereignty and security, with calls for a greater NATO presence in the Arctic. Meanwhile, skepticism persists over the details of the new trade framework with the United States, and several European countries have declined to join the Board of Peace.

The summit also highlighted ongoing security concerns, particularly regarding Russia's actions in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Europe's response to the conflict, urging the continent to play a more decisive global role. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reaffirmed the bloc's financial and military support for Ukraine, underscoring the European Union's commitment to its eastern neighbor.