In Brussels, activists from the Belgian branch of Greenpeace staged a protest at the European Commission building to express their discontent regarding the European Union's ongoing dependence on the United States for oil and gas imports. Using slogans like "Trump Tower" and "We resist Trump's agenda," the protestors emphasized their demand for EU leaders to stop yielding to Trump's demands during a critical summit. They even constructed a replica of one of Trump's skyscrapers to deliver their message visually.

The protest was spurred by concerns that the EU has been neglecting essential issues related to environmental protection, public health, and privacy, all while continuing to accommodate US interests. Ariadna Rodrigo, who oversees campaign policies at Greenpeace's European office, stated that Trump's attempts to dominate European politics are being facilitated by the apparent complacency of many European politicians, and the organization aims to counteract this by raising public awareness and resistance.

The activists' intervention highlights the tension between US and EU policies, particularly in light of Trump's previous administration's approaches to international relations and environmental standards. The protest serves as a reminder of the broader implications of political decisions at the EU level regarding global influence and commitments to ecological sustainability, raising questions about the future of EU-US relations amidst growing activism against external influences on European policy.