German troops ‘to touch down in Greenland
High-level talks between Danish and U.S. officials have concluded without resolving a sharp disagreement over Greenland. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called the Washington discussions “frank and constructive,” but confirmed a fundamental disagreement remains.
The core issue is President Trump’s continued push for U.S. control of the Arctic island. The U.S. cites Greenland’s strategic location, mineral resources, and increased Russian and Chinese activity as justification.
Denmark has firmly rejected this proposition. Rasmussen stated that seizing Greenland is not in Denmark’s interest, emphasizing the territory is not for sale and its sovereignty is non-negotiable.
To manage the dispute, both sides agreed to form a working group. It will aim to address U.S. security concerns while respecting Danish sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-governance.
President Trump has publicly doubled down on his position. He argues Denmark cannot defend Greenland and that U.S. control is a national security necessity.
These claims have unsettled European allies. In response, Denmark has bolstered its military presence in Greenland with support from concerned NATO partners.
Nations including Sweden, Norway, Germany, and the U.K. are increasing their Arctic military activities. This collective action signals that Greenland’s future will be decided solely by Denmark and Greenland, not by external territorial claims.
