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A number of European leaders have firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for the United States to take control of Greenland, following the military abduction of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and escalating international tensions.
Seven European leaders—including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer—issued a joint statement on Tuesday asserting that the mineral-rich Arctic island “belongs to its people” and that decisions regarding Greenland rest solely with Denmark and the island itself.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any U.S. attempt to seize Greenland militarily could result in the collapse of the NATO alliance. “If the United States chooses to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops,” Frederiksen told Danish broadcaster TV2, emphasizing the security framework established since World War II.
Trump has not ruled out using military force, and his administration has repeatedly highlighted Greenland’s strategic position and mineral wealth. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, a supporter of annexation, was appointed as a special envoy to the Arctic island last month.
The controversy escalated after Katie Miller, wife of Trump’s deputy chief of staff, posted an image of Greenland in U.S. colors with the word “SOON” on social media. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen called the post “disrespectful” but sought to calm public fears, insisting, “Our country is not for sale, and our future is not decided by social media posts.”
Greenland’s strategic location between Europe and North America makes it vital for the U.S. ballistic missile defense system. Trump has argued that U.S. national security interests require control of the island, claiming that Denmark cannot manage it effectively.
European leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, voiced strong support for Denmark. Tusk said, “No member should attack or threaten another member of the North Atlantic Treaty. Otherwise, NATO would lose its meaning if conflict or mutual conflicts occurred within the alliance.”
As the standoff continues, Greenland’s government is seeking to maintain good cooperation with the U.S. while defending its sovereignty, emphasizing that any unilateral takeover is impossible.
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