Donald Trump dominated the WEF to such an extent that it was difficult for many observers to watch, according to an analysis by journalist Jan Baumann of SRF. This was due in no small part to Trump's disparaging remarks about other heads of state, including Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. However, the numerous business leaders from all over the world who had traveled to the event seemed not to be greatly bothered by the unrestrained Trump show, or they kept their irritation to themselves. And on Wednesday, the WEF audience breathed a sigh of relief when Trump withdrew his threats of military force and additional tariffs regarding the Greenland issue. Even the global financial markets reacted positively. Politically, however, skepticism is warranted: Trump's aggression and imperialistic behaviour have shaken up the European political elite. Europe is rebelling EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron defended themselves in Davos ...
