
Brussels (dpa) – Germany and other EU member states may be asked to assist Denmark in the event of a violent conflict regarding Greenland, according to a spokeswoman for EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas.
This statement followed inconclusive discussions between US and Danish officials in Washington on Wednesday.
As Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, a NATO member, it is generally covered under the mutual solidarity clause in Article 42(7) of the EU treaty, the spokeswoman explained to dpa.
However, she noted that the application of this clause is not currently under consideration, as a military confrontation with the United States is deemed highly unlikely given its status as the world’s most powerful military.
US President Donald Trump has expressed interest in acquiring the resource-rich island, arguing that its ownership is essential for US security, which he claims is threatened by China and Russia.
European leaders aim to persuade Trump that Greenland’s best defense lies within NATO.
Following the unsuccessful talks in Washington regarding the Greenland issue, EU nations, including Germany, declared plans to send troops to the island to support Denmark. Russia’s ambassador to Denmark, Vladimir Barbin, has accused NATO of attempting to militarize the Arctic in response to US demands, asserting that Copenhagen’s involvement of NATO is fostering increased military tensions in the region. (15-16 January)
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