Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated that she believes US President Donald Trump is serious about wanting to take over Greenland, and both Denmark and Greenland have clearly rejected his ambition. Frederiksen made this statement in an interview with the Danish public broadcaster DR on Monday.
Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark is a close ally of Nato and stressed that if another Nato country were attacked, "everything stops". She also reiterated her government's stance on the issue, saying that Greenland does not want to be part of the United States.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has accused Trump of using "completely and utterly unacceptable" rhetoric towards his country. Nielsen stated that threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place in relations between friends.
The US President's comments on taking over Greenland come as a surprise to many, given the territory's strong desire for independence from Denmark. The issue has sparked a heated debate across Europe, with leaders from several countries expressing their solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk has also weighed in on the controversy, urging people to declare independence and warning that the US's actions could be "brutal". The musician expressed her concern about colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations, saying it gives her "horror chills".
In other news, a Paris court has found 10 people guilty of online harassment against French First Lady Brigitte Macron. Eight men and two women have been given sentences ranging from compulsory courses to eight-month suspended prison sentences.
EU agriculture ministers are set to discuss the European Union's trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc on Wednesday. The talks could pave the way for a vote by EU member states on Friday, which has faced opposition from European farmers.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered his support to Denmark and Greenland, backing Frederiksen's stance on the issue. He stated that only Greenland and its Kingdom of Denmark can decide the future of the island, emphasizing the importance of their relationship.
Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark is a close ally of Nato and stressed that if another Nato country were attacked, "everything stops". She also reiterated her government's stance on the issue, saying that Greenland does not want to be part of the United States.
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has accused Trump of using "completely and utterly unacceptable" rhetoric towards his country. Nielsen stated that threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place in relations between friends.
The US President's comments on taking over Greenland come as a surprise to many, given the territory's strong desire for independence from Denmark. The issue has sparked a heated debate across Europe, with leaders from several countries expressing their solidarity with Denmark and Greenland.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk has also weighed in on the controversy, urging people to declare independence and warning that the US's actions could be "brutal". The musician expressed her concern about colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations, saying it gives her "horror chills".
In other news, a Paris court has found 10 people guilty of online harassment against French First Lady Brigitte Macron. Eight men and two women have been given sentences ranging from compulsory courses to eight-month suspended prison sentences.
EU agriculture ministers are set to discuss the European Union's trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc on Wednesday. The talks could pave the way for a vote by EU member states on Friday, which has faced opposition from European farmers.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has offered his support to Denmark and Greenland, backing Frederiksen's stance on the issue. He stated that only Greenland and its Kingdom of Denmark can decide the future of the island, emphasizing the importance of their relationship.
he thinks he can just waltz in and take over greenland like it's his own personal playground newsflash don't do that danish guy or the greenerlanders aren't having it 
and honestly i kinda get why they're upset there's this whole history thing going on with denmark and america and it's just not cool 
! Like, who does Trump even think he is? Trying to take over Greenland just because... idk, power trip or something? 
I get why Denmark and Greenland are all about keeping it independent, but come on, US! Respect their boundaries, you know?
... do we still have to deal with Mercosur imports or what? 
. Colonialism and stuff can be super problematic. Anywayz, 10 people getting online harassed in Paris is just wild 
. What's the deal with that?
... at least we have someone looking out for their backs over here!
he's just tryna stir up some drama in europe... i mean come on, both denmark & greenland have said no multiple times already, why keep bringin it up? 
its like, americans need to respect other countries decisions. and btw, what's with the colonialism thing? björk's just tryna be a hero 
Like, Trump trying to take over Greenland is so extra lol! I mean, I guess it's understandable that he'd want some real estate, but come on, dude! 
I mean, Trump thinks he can just take over a tiny island? Like, what's next? 
Her horror chills should be a warning to all the colonizers out there. Let's keep celebrating our independence and not let anyone take it away from us 
online harassment has no place in our digital world. We need to keep speaking out against it and supporting victims.
. hope those online harassers get the help they need though 
danish gov is right we r allies with nato and if another country attacks us everything stops so don't even think about messing with us 
i feel bad for björk she's right colonialism is a real thing and its brutal 
Denmark needs to just chill about US President Trump wanting to take over Greenland already! Like, come on, it's not like they haven't made it clear they don't want to be part of America 
. It's so important that we acknowledge the harm caused by these kinds of actions and stand up for what's right.
, let's keep showing our solidarity 
Greenland is basically a pawn in this game between Denmark and the US 
and it's not even like they're even willing to play ball anymore 
meanwhile EU farmers are fighting over a trade deal with Mercosur and nobody seems to care about the environmental impact 
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And I feel bad for Jens-Frederik Nielsen, PM of Greenland, getting all defensive like that. Can't we just resolve conflicts peacefully? 
Anyway, gotta give props to Björk for speaking out about colonialism and its impact on indigenous populations - she's a total boss for using her platform to raise awareness about this important issue. 
i mean denmark & greenland are super clear about it not wanna be part of usa but still, can't a guy just relax? 
and omg björk is literally the only one makin sense in this whole situation 
it's so mesmerizing. and can someone explain to me what online harassment is again? like, how does that even work?
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Those 10 people who got online harassed against Brigitte Macron though... at least they got consequences for their actions 
. And on a more positive note, I'm loving the solidarity from leaders like Keir Starmer and Jens-Frederik Nielsen