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What did Denmark say about the US and Greenland?

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Denmark has consistently supported Greenland's sovereignty, rejected US acquisition proposals, and emphasized cooperation with the US on Arctic security. Danish leaders stress that only Greenland and Denmark can decide their relationship, and have warned that American aggression could threaten NATO and European territorial integrity.

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Can the EU defend Greenland in a U.S. attack?

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  • EU response would balance US pressure and risk of retaliation 1m 43s

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Can the EU defend Greenland in a U.S. attack?
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Euronews
5 hours ago
Can the EU defend Greenland in a U.S. attack?

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned a US military attack would be 'the end of everything.'

Vance to meet Danish, Greenlandic officials in Washington
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France 24
6 hours ago
Vance to meet Danish, Greenlandic officials in Washington

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has affirmed Denmark and Greenland's readiness to cooperate with the US on increased presence and strengthened Arctic security, inviting joint efforts.

Danish foreign minister travels to U.S. to discuss Greenland
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DW News
12 hours ago
Danish foreign minister travels to U.S. to discuss Greenland

Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, with the Danish Prime Minister, declared that in a geopolitical crisis, Greenland would choose Denmark over the United States.

'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of White House talks
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France 24
1 day ago
'We choose Denmark,' says Greenland PM ahead of White House talks

Prime Minister Nielsen said Greenland would remain part of Denmark, which has ruled it for centuries, during a joint press conference with the Danish Prime Minister.

Denmark and Greenland ministers to meet Rubio and Vance at White House
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Africanews
1 day ago
Denmark and Greenland ministers to meet Rubio and Vance at White House

Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers requested high-level talks after President Donald Trump increased public pressure over Greenland's status, including renewed suggestions that the U.S. could assume control.

Trump administration mulls paying Greenlanders to join U.S.
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Reuters
6 days ago
Trump administration mulls paying Greenlanders to join U.S.

France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Britain, and Denmark issued a joint statement affirming only Greenland and Denmark can decide their relations.

Why Trump wants Greenland
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CBC News
7 days ago
Why Trump wants Greenland

Denmark's prime minister warns that American aggression could end NATO entirely.

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