Europe Unites: Leaders Vow to Defend Denmark's Greenland Sovereignty Amid Trump Remarks

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 22:09
Europe Unites: Leaders Vow to Defend Denmark's Greenland Sovereignty Amid Trump Remarks
- •European leaders reaffirmed strong backing for Denmark after Donald Trump's renewed suggestions of acquiring Greenland.
- •Seven European nations, including France, UK, and Germany, emphasized sovereignty and territorial integrity as universal principles.
- •Greenland is strategically vital due to rare earth minerals, polar shipping routes, and its geopolitical position between Russia and the US.
- •Leaders stressed Arctic security as a key European and transatlantic priority, to be achieved collectively with NATO allies.
- •The joint statement affirmed Greenland belongs to its people, with decisions solely resting with Denmark and Greenland.
Why It Matters: European leaders firmly back Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, rejecting Trump's acquisition hints.
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