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Greenland is aiming to strengthen diplomatic and strategic ties with the United States, while firmly rejecting speculation about an imminent American takeover, Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Monday. Speaking in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, Nielsen reassured citizens that fears of annexation were unfounded, despite renewed interest in the Arctic island by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nielsen emphasized that Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, is a democratic society and cannot be compared to recent U.S. actions elsewhere. His comments followed international concern after a U.S. military operation led to the seizure of Venezuela’s leader, prompting European allies to voice support for Greenland and Denmark amid rising geopolitical tension.
President Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States “needs Greenland” for defense purposes, highlighting its strategic importance in the Arctic. Greenland’s location between North America and Europe makes it a vital component of U.S. ballistic missile defense, while its vast mineral resources are seen as key to reducing Western dependence on China. Trump reiterated his interest over the weekend and said he would revisit the topic in the coming weeks.
In response, Nielsen wrote on Facebook that Greenland had had enough of annexation speculation, underscoring that the island’s future should be decided solely by its people. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen echoed this stance, stressing that Greenland has clearly stated it does not wish to become part of the United States. She also warned that any attack on a NATO member would fundamentally alter the alliance’s stability.
Greenland, home to around 57,000 people, is not an independent NATO member but is protected under Denmark’s membership. European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, reaffirmed their support for Greenland’s sovereignty, with discussions emerging around enhancing its security through NATO cooperation.
As Arctic geopolitics intensify, Greenland continues to balance its strategic value, economic opportunities, and political autonomy, while seeking constructive engagement with the United States without compromising its sovereignty.
