Greenland's Prime Minister Declares Preference for Denmark Over the US

Wed Jan 14 2026 11:59:52 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a bold statement, Greenland's PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen has announced that if faced with a choice between Denmark and the United States, the island would choose Denmark, amidst growing tensions around territorial sovereignty and US military interests.

Greenland's Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has emphatically stated that his territory would opt for Denmark rather than the United States, countering US President Trump's previous claims of annexation. During a joint press conference with Denmark's PM Mette Frederiksen, Nielsen expressed concerns over US pressure for control over the strategically located territory, reinforcing a stance for territorial integrity and governance by Denmark.

Greenland's Prime Minister Declares Preference for Denmark Over the US

In a joint press conference held in Copenhagen, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the Prime Minister of Greenland, declared that his people would unequivocally choose Denmark over the United States if such a choice were presented 'here and now'. This statement comes in response to renewed discussions around US President Donald Trump's ambition to annex Greenland, a plan that has raised numerous geopolitical and ethical questions.

Trump has argued that the US requires ownership of Greenland to safeguard its interests against perceived threats from Russia and China, even suggesting a purchase of the territory. However, Prime Minister Nielsen's comments reflect a strong stance in favor of Danish sovereignty, emphasizing that Greenland does not desire to be governed by the US.

In the backdrop of these comments, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the pressure from the US, warning that military intervention would harm NATO's transatlantic alliance. Nielsen reinforced this sentiment, affirming that Greenland does not want to be part of the United States.

Despite its sparse population, Greenland's strategic location is recognized for its military significance and resource potential, which has been attracting increased interest amid the global climate crisis. As Greenland prepares for discussions with US officials, the island's leadership remains firm on its ties with Denmark amid escalating geopolitical tensions.