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Danish premier reaffirms Greenland’s autonomy amid Trump’s call for takeover

‘I don’t doubt for a second that we’re stronger together,’ Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says about Denmark, Greenland

Ebad Ahmed  | 07.01.2025 - Update : 07.01.2025
Danish premier reaffirms Greenland’s autonomy amid Trump’s call for takeover

​​​​​COPENHAGEN, Denmark

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated Denmark’s firm stance Tuesday on Greenland’s autonomy following renewed calls by US President-elect Donald Trump for an American takeover of the Arctic territory.

“My standpoint and the government’s standpoint is very clear: the future of Greenland will be defined in Greenland. Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,” Frederiksen told TV2.

Trump, who will be inaugurated Jan. 20, reignited the controversial proposal Monday with a statement on his Truth Social platform, when he declared that “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”

Trump’s son, Don Jr, reportedly visited Greenland on Monday in a private capacity. A meeting between government leader Mute Egede and King Frederik was meanwhile canceled for scheduling reasons, according to Egede and the Danish palace.

Addressing Danish broadcaster, DR, Frederiksen emphasized, “If Greenland, at some point, makes a decision of some character, then we will address that as the Danish government.” She urged calm, affirming, “I don’t doubt for a second that we’re stronger together,” referencing Greenland’s status within the Danish kingdom.

Denmark, which has faced criticism for historical injustices in Greenland, including forced contraception campaigns in the mid-20th century, recently announced plans to increase defense spending on the island.

Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen attributed the timing of the investment to coincidence, but the announcement followed Trump's renewed interest in the region.​​​​​​​

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