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Greenland’s PM pushes back at Trump as NATO allies rally against US takeover talk
Greenland’s prime minister has firmly rejected comparisons with Venezuela and dismissed any notion of a rapid US takeover, responding directly to renewed remarks by Donald Trump about acquiring the Arctic territory. As Greenland and Denmark pushed back against what Copenhagen called “threats,” a growing number of European and NATO allies publicly closed ranks, warning that sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the inviolability of borders are non-negotiable principles—and that Greenland’s future can only be decided by its own people.
Greenland premier says territory not at point of ‘overnight takeover’ like Venezuela
According to Anadolu, Greenland is not in a situation where an overnight takeover could occur, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday, rejecting comparisons with Venezuela and calling for direct communication rather than exchanges through the media.
“Our country is not the right one to compare with Venezuela. We have a country that is democratic. It has been so for many, many years,” Nielsen said at a press briefing.
Addressing concerns following recent US statements, Nielsen stressed there was no need to panic.
“The situation is not such that the United States can take over Greenland. That is not the situation. We should therefore not panic. We should restore the good cooperation we have had,” he said.
Nielsen said Greenland was in a special situation and acknowledged public concern. “I can fully understand that the population looks to Naalakkersuisut and is worried,” he said, referring to the territory’s government.
He also rejected speculation about military scenarios by saying: “First of all, I would like to say that I do not think it is appropriate to talk about possible or potential military operations in this country.”
“I would like to repeat that we are not in a situation where we think that there could be a takeover of the country overnight,” he added.
The premier said the government would sharpen its tone if discussions continued in their current form as “we are not satisfied with the situation we are in.”
Criticizing indirect communication, Nielsen said dialogue should not take place through the media. “Now it must be enough that communication takes place through the media and via various roundabout channels. That is not respectful,” he said.
Calling for unity, Nielsen urged cohesion within Greenland and with allied countries.
“We must show that we stand together in society. The countries we are allied with, we must also show our unity,” he said, adding that Greenland‘s government did “all the things that we can do.”
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to take control of Greenland, a self-governing territory within Denmark, and has not ruled out doing so with military force.
A day after the US military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro, Trump on Sunday renewed his calls for an American takeover of Greenland for the sake of US security interests.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged Trump to “stop the threats.”
Several European countries, as well as the EU, voiced strong support for Denmark and Greenland on Monday, rejecting any suggestion that the island’s future could be decided by outside powers and stressing respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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European countries rally behind Denmark after Trump’s remarks about needing Greenland
Several European countries expressed strong support Monday for Denmark and Greenland, rejecting any suggestion that the island nation’s future could be decided by outside powers and stressing respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity following remarks by US President Donald Trump.
Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to take control of Greenland, an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark, and has not ruled out doing so with military force.
A day after a US military operation in Venezuela that captured President Nicolas Maduro, Trump on Sunday renewed his call for an American takeover of Greenland for the sake of US security interests. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has urged Trump to “stop the threats.”
Nordic and Baltic leaders were among the first to respond.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a post on the US social media company X’s platform that “it is only Denmark and Greenland that have the right to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland,” adding that Sweden “fully stands behind” Denmark.
Is this really a story-
Let me see if i got this straight.
Denmark has paid most the cost of NATO for over 50years while the US spent trillions of dollars with little help from europe to end the USSR and freed Eastern .the US took none of it but set out build a relationship with Russia and rebuild all the countries involved. The EU now threating war with Russia and cozying up to china. The US has made it clear they want no part of it and withdraw from NATO. Long before the negative media was nonstop russia russia bad especially around the winter olympics with it typical arrogance. Before condemning any suggestion of Greenland i suggest yo know what is really happening. Last night it was non stiop US bashing US on social media by left wing pricks who know little. Russia entering Ukraine would never of happened if you had any compenate leaders. This europe that gave obama nobel prize after 3 month in office- anything with trump you go nuts
You are an ardent nationalist – so let me run this by you. You can be critical of European leaders, NATO drift, decisions around Russia and Ukraine, and still recognize that buying or “taking over” Greenland (explicitly not ruling out “War!”) raises serious issues for Greenlanders themselves, and its Inuit majority, in particular. They have their own history of colonization and broken promises by bigger powers, including the US (Google “Thule Air Base” if you are interested).
The core question around Mr. Trump’s Greenland notions isn’t whether the US has been treated fairly by Europe. With “Sovereignty!” in mind, let us consider whether Greenland’s people want it, what it would mean for their sovereignty and culture, and whether any great power (American, European, Russian, or Chinese for that matter) should be deciding over their heads.
In a US context – MAGA’s approach to Native Americans (you know – uh. The descendants of the indigenous peoples of what is now the US) has been more about resource extraction, majoritarian nationalism, and cultural grievance. I am sure the Greenlanders can’t wait to experience some of this, first hand.