Denmark prime minister to visit Greenland as Trump applies pressure

Danish prime minister sends message to Trump as he eyes control of Greenland

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has warned the US that it “cannot annex another country” as Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland. Ms Frederiksen visited the autonomous territory to meet with incoming Greenlandic prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday, 4 April in a show of solidarity with Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. “You know what we stand for, and you know that we don't give in,” she said during the m…

Danish prime minister sends message to Trump as he eyes control of Greenland

Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen has warned the US that it “cannot annex another country” as Donald Trump seeks control of Greenland. Ms Frederiksen visited the autonomous territory to meet with incoming Greenlandic prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Thursday, 4 April in a show of solidarity with Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. “You know what we stand for, and you know that we don't give in,” she said during the m…

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Danish PM visits Greenland after US takeover threats

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is visiting Greenland in what she said is show of unity with the autonomous Danish territory which US President Donald Trump has vowed to take over.

The fight for Greenland

The US President Donald Trump has his sights set on making Greenland part of the US, claiming the autonomous, self-governing territory of Denmark is essential “for national security and international security.” However, the vast majority of Greenlanders have said they do not want to become part of the US. Denmark has also strongly opposed the suggestion. Despite this, the US President has continued to pursue the issue – his vice president JD Van…

Shortly after Donald Trump's deputy J.D. Vance visited Greenland, the Danish head of government is now on the island. There, Mette Frederiksen made clear her position against the US takeover plans.