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Denmark Sets Overnight Watch to Track U.S. Moves on Greenland

The Foreign Ministry created the watch to catch overnight developments on Greenland before officials start their day.

Overview

  • The Foreign Ministry will monitor and log U.S. news from 17:00 to 07:00 CET and circulate relevant items to government offices for rapid response.
  • Officials set up the effort to follow President Trump’s statements about gaining control of Greenland, including references to possible annexation.
  • Politiken reports that since April the United States has sought direct contact with Greenland’s government, including an attempted meeting with Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen, even though foreign and security matters involve Denmark.
  • Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has rejected U.S. ownership claims, and there has been no change to Greenland’s status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
  • A contact list for potential nighttime diplomatic incidents has been posted inside the ministry, as attention grows over Greenland’s strategic location and mineral resources documented by GEUS.