The EU Commission has reiterated its commitment to stand “in solidarity” with Denmark and Greenland.
This was announced by EU Commission spokesperson Anitta Hipper following recent remarks from the US president regarding the potential acquisition of Greenland.
“Our position is unequivocal. The EU will continue to uphold the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, the inviolability of borders, and the UN Charter. These principles are universal, and we will persist in defending them,” stated Anitta Hipper on behalf of the EU Commission.
In this context, the EU Commission reaffirms its stance amid the ongoing dispute between Trump and Denmark and Greenland that has persisted for nearly a year.
“We are in close communication with Denmark and will provide ongoing support throughout this situation,” Hipper added.
These comments follow President Trump’s refusal to clarify whether he intends to take specific actions regarding Greenland during a flight on Air Force One.
A journalist inquired whether Trump anticipates “taking action” against Greenland. Trump replied, “I don’t want to discuss Greenland right now. I want to focus on Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine,” and suggested revisiting the topic in “about two months” or “in 20 days.”
Despite initially dismissing the question, he later emphasized the importance of Greenland, stating, “We need Greenland for reasons of national security.”
He expressed concerns about Chinese and Russian naval presence in the region, asserting, “Denmark will not be able to manage the situation. The EU needs us to take care of it. They are aware of that,” he added.
Trump first raised the issue of American ownership of Greenland during his first term in 2019 and has revisited it periodically since being elected for a second term.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen (S) urged the USA to cease its threats, asserting, “The USA has no right to annex any part of the Kingdom of Denmark.”
Mette Frederiksen highlighted that the Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is part of NATO and thus protected under the alliance’s security framework.
“We already have a defense agreement with the USA that grants them extensive access to Greenland. We have significantly invested in Arctic security from our side,” she noted.
Denmark’s Nordic neighbors, including Sweden, Norway, and Finland, expressed their support for Denmark on Sunday.
On Monday, both Germany and France emphasized that “borders must not be changed by force” concerning Greenland.
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