2 days ago · European leaders and experts at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos did not shy away from addressing the region's difficult situation. As the geopolitical order shifts Europe must act now to spur its economy and retain its relevance as a …

Jan 21, 2025 · This article is part of: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns in her Davos speech about a 'sea-change in global affairs' in the past 25 years. Von der Leyen says the world is in a 'race against time' to tackle global challenges such as climate change and grasp the opportunities of AI.

Jan 21, 2025 · DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — As the World Economic Forum’s annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps got into full swing on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump gave everybody something to talk about with his actions on his first day back in office. Energy industry executives could consider Trump’s vow to “drill, baby, drill.” Foreign leaders deciphered what he meant by his wish to expand U.S ...

Jan 20, 2025 · A recently published World Economic Forum report based on McKinsey research, Europe in the Intelligent Age: From Ideas to Action, priced the benefit of closing Europe’s technology gap with the US at between 2 trillion and 4 trillion euros annually – more than Europe's combined spending on healthcare, defence, and net-zero initiatives.

Jan 22, 2025 · Switzerland’s Foreign Minister Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, left, drink a white wine with Maros Sefcovic, EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, right, prior to a bilateral meeting on the sideline of the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (Laurent Gillieron/Keystone via AP)

5 days ago · The World Economic Forum's annual gathering of elites in Davos has ended with many business leaders, world-class academics, top government officials and other elites casting an upbeat tone about economic prospects, efforts to end wars and technological progress. ... As for Europe, he said he came away “more optimistic from this week.” ...

6 days ago · During the World Economic Forum's annual summit, world leaders discussed in Davos how global cooperation and technology could help the fight against poverty and disease. The Commission President highlighted in her speech the need for Europe to shift gears, referring to the Draghi’s report on European competitiveness, ...

6 days ago · President Trump blasted European regulation and trade policies in a video appearance on Thursday at the World Economic Forum, pledging to slap tariffs on companies that choose to produce outside ...

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, delivered a Special Address at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Jan 20, 2025 · The World Economic Forum has held a meeting every year since it was founded in 1971. But why is Davos, as it is commonly known, so significant?