Denmark won’t bow to US over Greenland pressure, PM warns

Denmark has made it clear it will not give in to pressure from the United States regarding control over Greenland, which remains part of the Danish realm despite repeated interest from Donald Trump and his administration.

Trump previously argued that the U.S. should acquire the Arctic territory for reasons of national and international security—though Washington’s true interest lies in Greenland’s vast mineral resources.

"The world order we've built through generations is being challenged like never before," said Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

"In recent months, Greenland and Denmark have been subjected to unacceptable pressure from our closest ally," she added, referring to the United States.

Back in March, U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Copenhagen for what he called the neglect of Greenland, claiming that the United States would do “a better job.”

Danish and Greenlandic leaders have reiterated that only the people of Greenland can determine their future, as the Danish constitution allows the island to pursue independence if it so chooses.

Since 1951, under an agreement between Denmark and the U.S., Greenland has hosted an American military base—Pituffik Air Base—located in the northwest of the island.

(QG - Source: Reuters - Picture : © Unsplash)