The trip by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen to the Danish territory came amid pressure from President Trump and appeared to have been meant as reassurance to Greenlanders.
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After Trump’s Ultimatum, Greenland Talks Include Sovereign U.S. Bases and No Drilling for Russia
Negotiators have discussed proposals to check Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic and transfer sovereignty over pockets of Greenlandic land to the United States, an idea opposed by Denmark.
Denmark Bristles at Idea of Giving Up Any Sovereignty in Greenland
American and NATO officials have discussed giving the United States sovereignty over U.S. military bases in Greenland. The Danes don’t seem to like that.
Denmark Has ‘Fundamental’ Differences With U.S. Over Greenland, Diplomat Says
Denmark’s foreign minister said that the three governments had a “frank” but “constructive” discussion about President Trump’s wish to get Greenland. It was their first meeting on the subject.
Buy Greenland? Take It? Why? An Old Pact Already Gives Trump a Free Hand.
Analysts say the Cold War agreement allows the president to increase the American military presence almost at will.
Europe Tries to Come to Terms With Trump’s Intervention in Venezuela
Needing U.S. support to fend off Russia in Ukraine, European leaders have been cautious about criticizing President Trump on Greenland, Iran, Venezuela and much else.
Europe Rallies for Greenland as Trump’s Threats Continue
The show of solidarity comes as President Trump, emboldened by his capture of Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela, has suggested he could take action against other countries.
Why Trump Wants Greenland
President Trump has repeated his interest in taking the semiautonomous Danish territory, citing U.S. national security. Denmark’s leader says such a move would be the end of NATO.
U.S. Attack to Seize Greenland Would End NATO, Danish Prime Minister Says
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said President Trump’s threats “should be taken seriously” and warned against action to annex the semiautonomous Danish territory.
Denmark Offers Lessons as Europe Toughens Up on Immigration
Like other European leaders, British Labour politicians are borrowing from Denmark’s restrictive asylum policy. One of its architects cautions that “balance” is necessary.