Olaf Scholz Condemns Donald Trump's Comments on U.S. Territorial Expansion
The German Chancellor warns against border changes by force following Trump's remarks on Grönland, Panama, and Canada.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized U.S. President-elect Donald Trump for suggesting potential U.S. territorial expansion involving Grönland, Panama, and Canada.
- Scholz emphasized the principle of border inviolability as a cornerstone of international law and Western values, warning against any violations.
- Trump has not ruled out military action to assert control over Grönland or the Panama Canal, raising concerns among NATO allies and EU leaders.
- Grönland's leader and Denmark's government strongly reaffirmed the island's sovereignty, with Denmark labeling Trump's comments as speculative and hypothetical.
- Trump's remarks have prompted discussions among European leaders about strengthening military readiness and maintaining a unified stance on sovereignty issues.