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Danish PM Reaffirms Support for Greenland Amid U.S. Annexation Push

Mette Frederiksen's visit highlights Denmark's commitment to Greenland's sovereignty as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to acquire the Arctic territory.

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance tour the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walks with Greenland's acting Prime Minister, Múte B. Egede, during a three-day visit in Nuuk, Greenland.
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Overview

  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is in Greenland for a three-day visit to strengthen ties and counter U.S. pressure to annex the territory.
  • Greenland's newly elected Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has firmly rejected U.S. ambitions, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
  • The Trump administration is reportedly exploring financial incentives, including subsidies exceeding Denmark's $600 million annual support, to sway Greenland.
  • U.S. Vice President JD Vance's recent visit to Greenland's Pituffik Space Base escalated tensions, with criticism of Denmark's governance and suggestions of U.S. military superiority.
  • NATO allies express concern over strained U.S.-Denmark relations, as the Arctic remains a strategic focal point amid competition with Russia and China.