1. Skip to content
  2. Skip to main menu
  3. Skip to more DW sites

WEF 2026: Can Europe defend itself?

36:33

This browser does not support the video element.

Monika Martin | Sarah Kelly
January 21, 2026

DW’s Sarah Kelly meets European leaders at the WEF in Davos. NATO Chief Rutte, the presidents of Poland and Finland debate Europe’s security strategy amid US–Greenland tensions, and Russia's war in Ukraine.

Is Europe willing to trade competitiveness and open market principles for greater strategic autonomy? Public Speakers: • Mark Rutte, Secretary General, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) • Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland • Nadia Calviño, President, European Investment Bank • Paul Hudson, Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi • Alexander Stubb, President of Finland Host: Sarah Kelly, Deutsche Welle

Skip next section About the show

About the show

Conflict Zone — Confronting the Powerful

Conflict Zone is DW's heavyweight political interview, where those with power are held to account. Decision-makers, insiders, and experts from around the globe face tough questions they might not be expecting. Conflict Zone focuses on controversial issues, and demands straight answers. Enter the Conflict Zone!

Skip next section DW's Top Story

DW's Top Story

Skip next section More stories from DW