Several European heads of state have formally dismissed renewed calls from United States President Donald Trump to take control of Greenland, insisting the territory belongs to its people.
In a joint statement released on Tuesday, leaders from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and four other nations affirmed that only Denmark and Greenland have the authority to decide the island’s future.
The diplomatic standoff follows recent U.S. military operations in Venezuela, which have already heightened international anxieties.
Okay News reports that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stern warning, stating that any military attempt by the U.S. to annex Greenland would effectively end the NATO alliance. She emphasized that the security foundation established after World War II would collapse if a member state chose to attack a fellow ally.
While some U.S. officials have signaled intent through social media and the appointment of special envoys, Danish authorities maintain that such gestures disregard international law.
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has attempted to reassure residents, stating that while the island’s mineral wealth and strategic location are of global interest, the nation is not for sale. Despite President Trump’s claims that U.S. jurisdiction is necessary for national security, European allies have pledged full solidarity with Denmark.
They argue that the core meaning of the North Atlantic Treaty would be lost if members began to threaten one another’s territorial integrity.
