European Leaders Slam Trump's Greenland Threat, Vow Support for Denmark

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 20:44
European Leaders Slam Trump's Greenland Threat, Vow Support for Denmark
- •Seven European leaders, including France, Germany, and the UK, jointly condemned Donald Trump's threat to seize Greenland.
- •They affirmed Greenland's status as a self-governing territory under Denmark and emphasized universal principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- •Danish PM Mette Frederiksen warned that a US attack on Greenland would jeopardize the NATO alliance and called Trump's remarks "unacceptable pressure."
- •Trump reiterated his belief that the US "needs Greenland" for defense, despite repeated rejections from Denmark and Greenland.
- •The diplomatic tensions escalated following Trump's past actions against Venezuela and his appointment of a special envoy to Greenland.
Why It Matters: European leaders united against Trump's Greenland acquisition threats, reaffirming Denmark's sovereignty and warning of NATO implications.
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