Title: Davos Discontent: Trump Stirs the Pot
Who needs a chill Davos vibe when you've got Donald Trump stirring up the pot? This year's World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos is anything but usual. Instead of the usual winter wonderland, the Swiss Alps are serving up an unexpectedly mild climate, leaving some long-time attendees feeling a bit out of sorts.
Don't think for a second that the prestigious guest list has suffered a dip, though. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Argentina's President Javier Milei, and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, to name a few, are all touching down in Davos. Add over 3000 high-ranking delegates from the business, political, and social realms, their minions, and the obligatory hangers-on, and you've got quite a crowd.
This year, Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence are the buzzwords on everyone's lips – or at least, they're trying to be heard amidst all the chatter. But if you listen closely, you can sense a tinge of restraint in the air. Maybe it's the added security—wait times at the controls were as long as two hours on Sunday. Or perhaps it's the unusual advice for "White Badge" holders to stick close to their security zones.
No matter the cause, Davos is surprisingly quiet ahead of its official opening tonight. That silence is all set to be broken by the Crystal Awards ceremony, where personalities like David Beckham, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Riken Yamamoto will be honored for their social and cultural contributions. But not everyone will be there to celebrate – some attendees might be glued to their TV screens, watching as Donald Trump takes the oath of office as U.S. President.
And that's just the beginning. Trump's presence at Davos is casting a long shadow over the event, inspiring lively discussions on global trade, technology, geopolitical dynamics, climate, and more. Whether you're talking about tariffs and trade, the potential for peace in Ukraine, climate action, or deregulation, you can't ignore the influence of the U.S. President.
Tune in to "Davos 2025 – Fear of Trump" on ntv, airing at 13:10 and 23:30 on Tuesday, to catch all the updates. It's shaping up to be a wild Davos rodeo, and Trump is serving as the jockey, guiding the conversation wherever he likes.
The European Council has also expressed its concern over the geopolitical dynamics shaping up at the World Economic Forum due to Trump's presence. Despite the mild climate in Davos, the usual buzz around Bitcoin and AI is still audible, albeit faintly, amidst the discussions on global trade and geopolitical dynamics influenced by Trump.
