Europe Rejects Trump's Greenland Push, Draws Red Lines Against Blackmail
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Firstpost25-01-2026, 19:46

Europe Rejects Trump's Greenland Push, Draws Red Lines Against Blackmail

  • European leaders are openly resisting President Trump's renewed push for US control of Greenland, drawing firm boundaries and rejecting what they call blackmail.
  • The shift in tone comes after Trump declared the US "absolutely" must govern Greenland and hinted at consequences for opposing countries.
  • Leaders like British PM Keir Starmer and Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre affirmed Greenland's sovereignty, with Støre stating, "Threats have no place among allies."
  • This tougher stance reflects a growing realization that appeasement was ineffective, compelling European nations to confront a NATO ally over territorial sovereignty.
  • Despite Trump's threats of import taxes, European unity and his domestic vulnerabilities led him to back down, though Denmark maintains sovereignty is non-negotiable.

Why It Matters: Europe united to reject Trump's Greenland demands and threats, asserting sovereignty and alliance principles.

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