Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, left, and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, speak on April 27, 2025, in Marienborg, Denmark. AP
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Firstpost22-01-2026, 19:25

Denmark Firm on Greenland Sovereignty Amid Trump's 'Deal Framework'

  • US President Donald Trump announced a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland, leading to skepticism in the Arctic territory.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen welcomed talks but emphasized that Greenland's sovereignty is non-negotiable.
  • Danish lawmakers expressed anger, stating that a deal cannot be made without Greenland's direct involvement in negotiations.
  • European leaders, including Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, welcomed Trump's tariff rollback as a de-escalation.
  • Markets rebounded after Trump's announcement, but Greenland residents reiterated that the territory belongs to them.

Why It Matters: Denmark asserts Greenland's sovereignty is non-negotiable despite Trump's proposed deal framework.

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