US EditionTrump’s ‘Desire’ to Own Greenland Persists: Danish PM
Denmark and Greenland leaders confirm U.S. President Trump remains intent on Greenland amid ongoing diplomatic talks and NATO Arctic security measures.
- On Feb. 14 at the Munich Security Conference, Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's prime minister, said `We don't think it's over` and `I think the desire from the U.S. president is exactly the same`.
- In late January, the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland launched talks after Trump said a framework for a future deal was reached at the World Economic Forum last month.
- On Feb. 11, NATO announced a mission to strengthen its Arctic presence to ease tensions from Trump’s Greenland push, while a U.S. official warned action could come within weeks or months, and leaders reported constructive talks with Marco Rubio.
- A senior Greenlandic official warned U.S. proposals to control bases are a 'red line', as Greenlanders oppose becoming American, and Frederiksen emphasized sovereignty is non-negotiable.
- The announcement appeared to catch Denmark and Greenland by surprise, as Greenlandic people stressed pride and resilience while leaders warned vigilance is needed after acquisition talks.
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"Everyone is asking us if we think it's over, but we don't think it's over," Mette Frederiksen said during a discussion on Arctic security.
Danish PM says Trump’s ’desire’ to own Greenland persists
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen continues to see Greenland threatened by US plans to take over the Arctic island. "Unfortunately, I think the wish is the same," she said at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday, asking whether US President Donald Trump still wants to own the island in her opinion. Pressure on Greenland is "totally unacceptable," Frederiksen added. "Everyone is asking us whether we believe it is over," the head…
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