Danish Concerns Over U.S. Grow Amid Greenland Dispute

A recent survey reveals nearly half of Danes view the U.S. as a significant threat to sovereignty, following renewed interest in acquiring Greenland.

A YouGov survey shows 46% of Danes now consider the U.S. a major threat, surpassing concerns over North Korea (44%) and Iran (40%), though Russia remains the top perceived threat (86%).
The growing unease stems from renewed statements by Donald Trump about acquiring Greenland, a strategically significant and resource-rich territory under Danish sovereignty.
78% of Danes oppose the idea of selling Greenland to the U.S., with 72% believing any decision about the island's future should rest with Greenland itself.
Greenland's residents also strongly reject U.S. annexation, with 85% opposing the idea, as the island's independence movement gains momentum.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has sought European support to counter U.S. pressure, with discussions of potential EU troop deployments to safeguard Greenland.