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.

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.

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Paris Agreement saying that they will stick to the landmark Paris climate agreement even though the United States has withdrawn from it.

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,

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen ... leaders clearly expressed hope that his return to the White House would see friendlier ties.

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

The European Commission said on Tuesday it was assessing its cases against Apple, Alphabet, X and Meta, stressing that President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws.

The European Commission said on Tuesday it was assessing its cases against Apple, Google and Meta and that President-elect Donald Trump's impending arrival in the White House did not affect its commitment to enforcing its laws on big tech.

EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič extended an olive branch to Washington on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. president was sworn in. He told POLITICO that Brussels was ready to talk with the new Washington administration — despite the repeated threats that Trump has made to hit the 27-nation bloc with tariffs.