Carney meets with Danish PM as U.S. ramps up talk of taking over Greenland
Mark Carney emphasized that Greenland's future depends on Denmark and Greenland, highlighting NATO's role amid increased Arctic security concerns involving Russia and China.
- In Paris this morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen ahead of a meeting of Ukraine's allies and briefed reporters at the Canadian Embassy in Paris, The Canadian Press first reported Jan. 6, 2026.
- After weekend comments from the U.S. administration, U.S. President Donald Trump mused about annexing Greenland on Sunday, prompting allied leaders including France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom to respond, with Carney emphasizing self-determination.
- At a Tuesday press conference, Carney emphasized the future of Greenland is `solely` up to Denmark and Greenland, citing self-determination, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- Canada and other members are working to boost Arctic security as NATO can provide protection for all members, including Greenland, amid Russia and China’s increasing polar presence.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a U.S. takeover of Greenland would be the end of NATO amid public U.S. annexation talk fueling allied sovereignty concerns.
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Carney tells Danish PM only her country will decide the fate of Greenland as Trump threatens takeover
Prime Minister Mark Carney stood with Denmark on Tuesday, insisting the future of the Danish territory of Greenland will be decided "solely by the people" of Denmark and Greenland following fresh comments by US President Donald Trump about annexing the territory.
Lithuanian president: Greenland’s future is up to people of Greenland and Denmark
The future of Greenland must be decided by its own people, Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump reiterated that the autonomous Danish territory should become part of the United States.
Carney Meets With Denmark’s PM, Backs Country on Greenland Amid US Annexation Remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney is backing Denmark on Greenland sovereignty after meeting with the Danish prime minister, amid repeated comments by Washington about its need for the territory. The future of Greenland is a decision “exclusively” for Denmark and Greenland, Carney said at a Jan. 6 press conference at the Canadian embassy in Paris, France. He made the comments while responding to questions from reporters about whether a U.S. military act…
Carney meets Danish PM, says Greenland’s future will be decided by people of Greenland and Denmark
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who has been facing U.S. threats over Greenland, said Tuesday after a meeting with Mark Carney that the Canadian prime minister has been ‘very clear’ on his respect for national sovereignty and shared values.
Donald Trump returned to the charge in favour of an American control of the Danish island.
Canada, EU leaders pledges support for Denmark as Trump renews Greenland annexation talk
Canadian PM Mark Carney has affirmed support for Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland amidst US threats of annexation. Leaders from several EU countries, along with the UK, also expressed solidarity, emphasizing that decisions about Greenland should be made by its people.
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