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Trump Still Wants Greenland, Danish PM Says, Citing "Red Lines"

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated at the Munich Security Conference that U.S. President Donald Trump's desire to obtain Greenland remains serious and unchanged. She emphasized the protection of Greenland's sovereignty and the clear wish of its people not to become American. A trilateral working group has been established to address U.S. security concerns in the Arctic, though Frederiksen noted there are "red lines" that will not be crossed. Trump has previously ruled out a military seizure of the island, which is a self-governing Danish territory.

Key Points: Trump's Greenland Desire Unchanged, Says Danish PM

  • Trump's desire for Greenland is unchanged
  • Danish PM stresses sovereignty & self-determination
  • US-Denmark-Greenland working group formed
  • Trump ruled out military seizure in Davos
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Trump's desire to obtain Greenland remains unchanged: Danish PM

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen confirms Trump's serious interest in obtaining Greenland, but stresses sovereignty and a new working group.

"We have to protect sovereign states... the Greenlandic people have been very clear: they don't want to become Americans. - Mette Frederiksen"

Munich, Feb 15

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that US President Donald Trump's desire to obtain Greenland has not changed.

"I think the desire from the US president is exactly the same. He is very serious about this theme," Frederiksen said at a panel of the Munich Security Conference on Saturday (local time).

"We have to protect sovereign states. We have to protect people's right to self-determination. And the Greenlandic people have been very clear: they don't want to become Americans," she stressed.

According to media reports, a US-Denmark-Greenland working group has been established to address US "security concerns" in the Arctic.

"We now have a working group, it's good. We will try to see if we can find a solution ... But of course, there are red lines that will not be crossed. And we will stick to our strategy," Frederiksen said on another occasion on Friday.

Concerns about a possible US armed seizure of Greenland have eased as Trump ruled out taking Greenland by military force in talks in the Swiss Alpine town of Davos last month, reports Xinhua news agency.

Meanwhile, Trump also announced his decision not to follow through on his threat to impose new tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Greenland, the world's largest island, is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, with Copenhagen retaining control over defence and foreign policies. Since returning to office in 2025, Trump has repeatedly expressed a desire to "obtain" Greenland, a move that has sparked backlash across Europe.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The Arctic is becoming a new geopolitical hotspot because of climate change and resources. From an Indian strategic perspective, we should watch this closely. Our own interests in polar research and future shipping routes could be affected by who controls what. 🇮🇳
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David E
Respect to the Greenlandic people for saying no. Self-determination is a fundamental right. It's a bit ironic to hear this from a US president, given their own history. The working group is a sensible diplomatic step, at least.
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Anjali F
Honestly, this whole saga is a distraction from more pressing global issues. While leaders are talking about buying islands, we have real problems like climate change affecting our farmers in Punjab and Maharashtra. Priorities, please! 🙄
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Siddharth J
It shows how international relations are often about power and territory, not just principles. Denmark is a small country standing up to a superpower. Makes you think about the importance of strong alliances and international law for every nation, big or small.
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Michael C
The fact that they had to clarify he won't use military force is telling. That should never have been a question in the 21st century. Glad cooler heads are prevailing with the working group. Let's hope for a peaceful resolution that respects Greenland's wishes.

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