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Denmark Sees Nationwide Protests Opposing U.S. Claims on Greenland

The marches follow President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions that Greenland should join the United States.

Overview

  • Danish broadcaster TV2 reported large coordinated demonstrations on January 17 in Aalborg, Aarhus, Odense and Copenhagen.
  • The square in front of Copenhagen City Hall was described as completely filled, with crowds too large for an exact count.
  • Protesters carried Greenlandic flags and placards reading “Hands off” and “Solidarity!”
  • Greenland remains part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with no changes to sovereignty reported in this coverage.
  • Authorities in Denmark and Greenland have warned Washington against any move to seize the island and said they expect respect for territorial integrity.