BRUSSELS (CN) — While some celebrated openly, most European leaders put on a brave face for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, stressing the need for good transatlantic ties — but subtly, some warned they would defend Europe’s economic interests.

This time around, Europe isn’t panicking about what America First will mean — in part because it has prepared.

Weak, distracted and unprepared? How prepared France, Germany and the rest of the continent really are for his return to power

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.

Various European leaders reacted to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Paris Agreement saying that they will stick to the landmark Paris climate agreement even though the United States has withdrawn from it.

The European Commission is displeased with the Biden administration's plans to extend export controls on AI chips and models to most of the world.

Social media giants including X and Facebook have agreed to step up efforts to tackle hate speech in the EU, the bloc said Monday as its digital rules face scrutiny with Donald Trump's return to the White House.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is trying to arrange a meeting with Donald Trump before his inauguration as US president. The meeting may take place in Florida, reports Bloomberg. According to sources from the Bloomberg,

Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday for a second term in the White House, and international figures across the globe are sharing their reactions to the 47th president's inauguration. Here's what world leaders are saying:

U.S. President Donald Trump's return to the White House has been met with both relief and disappointment across world markets as investors try to work out what the next four years will bring.

The Netherlands expands its export controls on measuring and inspection equipment to ensure that ASML applies for licenses locally, not in the U.S.

President Donald Trump signed a series of executive actions, revoking 78 of Joe Biden’s policies hours after returning to the White House.