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Trump’s Renewed Push to Acquire Greenland Sparks Danish and European Opposition

Denmark announces $2 billion Arctic security plan as President Trump escalates rhetoric on Greenland acquisition.

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen speaks to the media after meeting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin (Photo: Maja Hitij/Getty)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump has reignited efforts to acquire Greenland, framing it as vital for U.S. national security and Arctic strategy.
  • Danish officials, including Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, have firmly rejected the idea, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and historical ties to Denmark.
  • Denmark has unveiled a $2 billion Arctic defense plan, including new naval vessels, drones, and satellites, to bolster security in Greenland and the surrounding region.
  • Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede has reiterated that the island’s future will be determined by its residents, rejecting external pressures from both the U.S. and Denmark.
  • European leaders, including Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron, have expressed support for Denmark, highlighting the importance of respecting international borders and sovereignty.