01/08/2026
Europe Rallies Behind Denmark as Trump Administration Pursues Greenland
In a massive show of European unity, leaders across the continent have formally rejected the Trump administration's latest demands regarding the acquisition of Greenland. Following the recent U.S. operations in Venezuela, the White House has pivoted its focus to the Arctic, citing national security and the need to counter Russian and Chinese influence.
However, the response from European capitals has been swift and firm. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in a statement defending Greenland’s sovereignty, calling the island an integral part of the Kingdom of Denmark and a vital NATO ally.
In this video:
Details of the joint statement from European and German leaders.
The White House's "Arctic First" policy and the potential use of the U.S. military.
Why Greenland’s rare earth minerals and shipping routes are at the center of the dispute.
The warning from Copenhagen: Could this be the end of NATO?
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