Incident at Davos Dinner

The European Central Bank president, Christine Lagarde, recently made headlines when she walked out of a dinner at the Davos during a speech by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. According to sources, Lutnick was criticizing Europe at the time of the incident.

Background of the Incident

The dinner was hosted by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink as co-chair of the World Economic Forum. It was attended by 200 people, including heads of state and other officials. The event was meant to bring together the forum’s main members, but it ended abruptly after Lagarde’s walkout.

Sharp Criticism in Europe

Lutnick’s criticism of Europe sparked a backlash at the dinner on Tuesday night. Lagarde’s decision to leave during his speech was seen as a sign of her displeasure with his comments. The sources briefed on the incident said that the atmosphere at the dinner became tense after Lutnick’s remarks.

Aftermath of the Incident

The dinner was cut short, with Fink ending the event before dessert. Many attendees were already leaving when the decision was made to cancel the rest of the dinner. The incident has sparked a lot of interest, with many people talking about what happened.

Response from Involved Parties

The European Central Bank declined to comment on the report. The U.S. Commerce Department and the World Economic Forum did not immediately respond to requests for comment. It is unclear what Lutnick said exactly, but it was enough to prompt Lagarde to walk out of the dinner.

Conclusion

The incident at the Davos dinner highlights the tensions between Europe and the United States. The fact that Lagarde walked out of the dinner during Lutnick’s speech suggests that his comments were seen as unacceptable. The incident has sparked a lot of debate, with many people discussing what happened and what it means for relations between Europe and the United States.