Overview

• President Donald Trump, in his first major policy address since returning to office, reaffirmed his desire to annex Greenland, citing strategic and economic benefits.
• Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede rejected the proposal, emphasizing the island’s autonomy and declaring, 'We are neither American nor Danish; we are Greenlandic.'
• Danish officials, including the Defense Minister, echoed Greenland’s stance, asserting that the decision about the territory's future rests solely with the Greenlandic people.
• Trump framed the annexation as critical for U.S. international security and promised economic prosperity and security for Greenland if it joined the United States.
• The issue has gained renewed attention ahead of Greenland’s parliamentary elections on March 11, with leaders urging caution against external influence on the island’s future.