Greenland's Prime Minister has stated that his people would choose Denmark over the US if they were asked to make such a choice 'here and now'. Jens-Frederik Nielsen's remark at a joint news conference with Denmark's Prime Minister marks the most definitive stance from a representative of the semi-autonomous territory while tensions have escalated surrounding US President Donald Trump's desire to annex Greenland.
Trump has previously claimed that Greenland is vital to US national security, asserting that the US should 'own' the territory to protect against threats from Russia and China. The suggestion to purchase the island has been met with resistance, with Denmark and its allies standing firm on the island's sovereignty.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the 'completely unacceptable pressure from our closest ally', reinforcing Denmark's commitment to Greenland’s autonomy. Nielsen went further to assert that Greenland does not want to be governed by the US, stating clearly, 'Greenland does not want to be owned by the United States.'
This assertion reflects growing concerns about Greenland's role as a strategic military location and its natural resources, which have attracted heightened interest due to climate change. As the geopolitical landscape shifts, the solidarity of European allies with Denmark stands as a countermeasure against perceived aggressive tactics from the US.
