US EditionEU leaders gather to chart a new course for transatlantic ties after Trump threats over Greenland
EU leaders aim to unify on sovereignty, NATO, and trade after U.S. President Trump's Greenland acquisition threats sparked transatlantic tensions, with tariffs dropped at last minute.
- On Thursday, heads of all 27 European Union member states will gather in Brussels, Belgium, at 7 p.m. local time for an extraordinary summit addressing tensions over Greenland, a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark.
- Earlier this month, threats over Greenland—including tariff warnings—escalated as President Donald Trump sought to acquire Greenland and threatened tariffs on eight NATO allies before shelving plans.
- Trilateral talks are continuing between the U.S., Greenland and Denmark, while Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said Copenhagen and Nuuk coordinate and will not cede sovereignty.
- António Costa said the summit will stress international law and solidarity with Denmark, while EU lawmakers paused the trade deal vote and Ursula von der Leyen signalled a major investment push in Greenland.
- EU leaders say they are rethinking ties with an unpredictable U.S., as Costa warns Europe’s security, principles and prosperity are tested and, `Also to be discussed, Costa said, are a` focus on NATO and Arctic security.
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