European Leaders Stand Firm Against Trump's Greenland Takeover Remarks

European Unity on Greenland's Sovereignty

Berlin: On Tuesday, a coalition of European leaders responded to US President Donald Trump's suggestion of an American acquisition of Greenland, emphasizing that the island rightfully belongs to its inhabitants.

The leaders from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the United Kingdom joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in asserting Greenland's sovereignty, following Trump's controversial remarks regarding the self-governing territory of Denmark.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller stated on Monday that Greenland should be integrated into the United States, despite Frederiksen's warning that such a move could jeopardize NATO's military alliance.

Miller remarked, "The president has consistently indicated that the United States should incorporate Greenland into our broader security framework," during an interview with CNN.

His statements followed a firm rejection from the Danish Prime Minister, Greenland's leader, and other European officials regarding Trump's renewed interest in the strategically significant and resource-rich Arctic island, particularly after a recent US military operation in Venezuela.