US EditionGreenland says it should be defended by NATO, rejects any US takeover
Greenland will enhance NATO-based defense and firmly opposes US takeover plans amid strategic concerns over Russia and China, backed by six NATO countries.
- On Monday, the Government of Greenland in Nuuk said it will intensify efforts for defense through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and ruled out any U.S. takeover.
- U.S. officials cite Greenland's Arctic position, Thule's missile defense role, and rare earth minerals, while the administration explored buying Greenland or military force, with President Donald Trump framing acquisition as a binary choice including `the hard way`.
- The 1951 U.S.-Danish Defense Agreement states the U.S. can operate bases like Thule without ownership transfer, while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned an attack on a NATO member would collapse the alliance, a view backed by a senior European Union official.
- Prompted by a joint declaration from six NATO governments, polls show Greenlanders oppose becoming Americans and U.S. lawmakers would unite to block any forced takeover, limiting Washington's options.
- Greenland has long-standing ties to Denmark and home rule since 1979; the world's largest island with 57,000 people has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark for centuries.
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The Greenlandic government has categorically rejected Donald Trump's plans to annex the island. Denmark and other EU states, as well as NATO, are seeking a compromise with the US.
"Especially in duty": With a Bundeswehr presence in Greenland, the Reservistenverband wants to slow down the US takeover plans. The association also sees opportunities for the Bundeswehr - and for Europe.
The government sent a message back to Trump.
The leadership of the autonomous island belonging to Denmark has decided to step up its efforts to ensure that the defense of the Arctic region remains under the auspices of NATO.
Nato should defend us, says Greenland as it rejects Donald Trump’s ambitions
Greenland’s government said yesterday it will increase efforts to ensure the defence of the Arctic territory takes place under the auspices of Nato, and again rejected US president Donald Trump’s ambition to take over the island.
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