US EditionEuropean Leaders Issue Joint Statement Backing Denmark After Trump’s Greenland Remarks
European leaders from seven nations affirm Greenland's sovereignty and stress NATO's role in Arctic security amid US interest, citing the island's strategic and mineral importance.
- On Jan 6, European leaders issued a joint statement backing Denmark and Greenland after renewed U.S. interest from President Donald Trump, saying `Greenland belongs to its people` and decisions belong to Denmark and Greenland alone.
- Strategic and resource factors drove United States' renewed interest in Greenland, strategic Arctic island, as ballistic missile defence sites and mineral wealth align with reducing Chinese reliance, while a recent U.S. military operation rekindled allied concerns.
- The joint declaration emphasised that Arctic security must be achieved collectively with NATO allies including the United States, signed by leaders of Denmark, France, Germany, and the UK.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a U.S. takeover would end NATO protections, while Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen sought stronger U.S. ties and reassured citizens Monday.
- At the EU level, the European Commission said it will uphold sovereignty, territorial integrity, the inviolability of borders, and the UN Charter, and Pascal Confavreux said, "Borders cannot be changed by force.
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European leaders rally behind Greenland following renewed US threat
Leaders from major European powers rallied behind Greenland on Tuesday (January 6), saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.
House Blanca confirms that military action is an option to conquer territory. European leaders face the pressure and sign a joint communication in which they underline the sovereignty of Denmark and Greenland.
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