EU, NATO get instructed to hold their silence on Greenland
Date
1/29/2025 7:19:46 AM
(MENAFN) Denmark has reportedly asked NATO and the European Union not to comment on US President Donald Trump’s recent threats regarding Greenland, according to the Financial Times. The request, made by Copenhagen, aims to avoid escalating tensions with the US president by not publicly confronting him.
Trump first raised the idea of purchasing Greenland during his first term and has revived the proposal after returning to office. He cited Greenland’s strategic importance for US national security and even suggested the use of military force to acquire the island. However, Denmark, which governs Greenland, has firmly stated that the island is not for sale.
The Financial Times reported that NATO and the EU have remained silent on the matter, likely at Denmark’s request. A senior European official explained that maintaining a low profile seemed like the best approach to avoid further conflict with Trump. Both European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have refrained from commenting on the issue, as has NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who emphasized the importance of Arctic security and dialogue with Trump.
The article also revealed that Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had a tense phone conversation earlier this month, where Trump reiterated his desire to purchase Greenland and threatened Denmark with tariffs if it did not comply.
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