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Denmark's PM Stands Firm on Sovereignty Amid Arctic NATO Push

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared Denmark's sovereignty as non-negotiable ahead of an EU emergency summit. She called for a permanent NATO presence in the Arctic region, including around Greenland. Her comments come amid recent tariff threats from the US concerning Greenland, though those were later dropped. Frederiksen emphasized that transatlantic cooperation must be based on mutual respect and without threats.

Key Points: Denmark PM: Sovereignty Non-Negotiable, Seeks NATO in Arctic

  • Sovereignty is non-negotiable
  • Calls for permanent NATO Arctic presence
  • Cooperation must be based on mutual respect
  • US drops planned tariffs after talks
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Danish PM says sovereignty non-negotiable, urging NATO presence in Arctic

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen asserts sovereignty is a red line, calls for permanent NATO presence in the Arctic amid US tariff threats.

"We need a permanent presence from NATO in the Arctic region, including around Greenland. - Mette Frederiksen"

Brussels, Jan 23

The status of Denmark as a sovereign state cannot be negotiated, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said ahead of an emergency European Council summit in Brussels.

She said Denmark has asked the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to strengthen its presence in the Arctic region. "We need a permanent presence from NATO in the Arctic region, including around Greenland."

Frederiksen reaffirmed that the kingdom's sovereignty is the red line. "We have said from the very beginning that our status as a sovereign state is not up for discussion and cannot be changed," she added.

Noting that Denmark has been working closely with the United States for many years, she underlined that cooperation must be based on mutual respect and without threats, Xinhua news agency reported.

"When Europe is not divided, when we stand together, and when we are clear and strong in our willingness to stand for ourselves, then the results will show," she added.

In the face of the latest tariff threats on Greenland from US President Donald Trump, the European Council planned to hold an emergency summit in Brussels on Thursday evening.

However, posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump announced on Wednesday that he decided to drop the planned tariffs on eight European countries as a "framework for a future deal" on Greenland and the Arctic area had emerged from talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The Arctic is becoming a new geopolitical hotspot. NATO's increased presence there will definitely have ripple effects globally. India should also keep a close watch on these developments for our strategic interests.
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Aman W
Trump's tariff threats and then backing down... classic move. Shows how economic pressure is used as a tool in foreign policy. Glad the EU stood together. Unity is key, just like the PM said.
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Sarah B
While I support sovereignty, inviting a permanent NATO presence feels like escalating tensions. The Arctic should be a zone for scientific cooperation, not a military playground. This could backfire.
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Vikram M
Sovereignty is non-negotiable, period. Denmark is absolutely right. Every nation has the right to protect its territory and interests without external threats. The world needs more of this clarity.
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Karthik V
The mention of Greenland is key. With climate change opening new shipping routes, control over the Arctic has huge economic implications. This is about resources and trade lanes for the future.

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