Davos 2026: Trump, Carney, Macron Spark Global Debate at WEF Annual Meeting
Explainers
F
Firstpost•25-01-2026, 11:30
Davos 2026: Trump, Carney, Macron Spark Global Debate at WEF Annual Meeting
- •The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 19-23, garnered significant global attention.
- •Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's 'electrifying' speech, dubbed the 'Carney doctrine,' was hailed as a landmark declaration for a 'new world order'.
- •French President Emmanuel Macron spoke of a 'shift towards a world without rules' and made headlines for his blue aviator glasses.
- •US President Donald Trump dominated discussions with rants against European allies over Greenland, a 'Taco' moment, and the unveiling of the 'Board of Peace'.
- •Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, WEF aims to foster global cooperation and has been a venue for significant outcomes like the Davos Declaration and Gavi's launch.
Why It Matters: Davos 2026 was a pivotal WEF meeting, marked by impactful speeches and controversial moments from global leaders.
✦
More like this
Loading more articles...
