Greenland Rightfully Belongs to Its People, Warns EU’s Top Diplomat

May 7, 2025

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EU Reaffirms Support for Greenland Amid Renewed U.S. Interest

European Commission President Kaja Kallas has reiterated the European Union’s strong partnership with Greenland, underscoring the bloc’s full support for the island’s goals in areas such as education, sustainable development, access to raw materials, renewable energy, and security.

This renewed affirmation comes as the United States has once again expressed interest in acquiring Greenland. Since his re-election in November, U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly pushed the idea, claiming the island is of strategic value for “international safety and security.” “We need it. We have to have it,” Trump said during a radio interview in March.

Later that month, U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. Space Force installation in Greenland, highlighting the island’s critical role in American military infrastructure and pointing to its vast mineral resources.

Despite mounting interest from Washington, both Greenland and Denmark have made it clear the island is not for sale. Former Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede has emphasized that any decisions about Greenland’s future lie solely with its people.

In January, Kallas confirmed that the European Union is not engaged in any negotiations with the U.S. regarding Greenland, signaling the bloc’s intention to maintain its existing cooperative relationship with the Arctic territory.

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9 responses to “Greenland Rightfully Belongs to Its People, Warns EU’s Top Diplomat”

Drift

May 7, 2025

Oh sure, because nothing says “strategic partnership” like a continent-sized game of musical chairs over an island that just wants to chill with its own people, right? Meanwhile, I’m sure Greenland will be thrilled to know it’s on America’s shopping list—right next to the last avocado toast in a hipster café.

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Spicy Thunder

May 7, 2025

Oh, fantastic! Nothing screams ‘we respect your sovereignty’ quite like a power struggle over a snow-covered rock, right? Let’s just hope Greenland’s next big export is a hefty dose of common sense!

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Good William

May 7, 2025

Oh, brilliant! Just what we need—another international game of “Who Wants to Buy a Piece of Land?” I suppose the EU thinks a nice pep talk will keep Greenland from becoming America’s latest acquisition… because, you know, who wouldn’t want a giant ice cube with minerals?

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Boost Princess

May 7, 2025

Isn’t it adorable how the EU is playing the protective parent while the U.S. is like that overenthusiastic kid wanting to adopt the shiny new toy? Good luck with that, mate—Greenland’s not on the market, but I hear the U.S. has a lovely collection of overpriced real estate!

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spunky sphinx

May 7, 2025

Oh, splendid! Just what we need – a reminder that Greenland is not a yard sale item for the highest bidder. I suppose the U.S. thinks it can just “acquire” anything with a bit of bluster. #notforsale

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VenusLion

May 7, 2025

Who knew Greenland was the hottest real estate on the market? Maybe we should start charging admission for the U.S. to visit—what’s next, a bidding war at the next EU summit?

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The Beekeeper

May 7, 2025

So, let me get this straight: the EU is vowing to keep Greenland safe from the U.S. while apparently forgetting that it’s not a buffet where you can just pick what you want? Talk about a geopolitical game of musical chairs – but I guess the folks in Greenland can just enjoy the view while we squabble like toddlers over a toy!

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LunaStar

May 7, 2025

Oh, how charming! The EU is playing the ‘we’ve got your back’ game while the U.S. plots a real estate deal on a fridge-sized island. Talk about a diplomatic tango!

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new magoo

May 7, 2025

Isn’t it charming how the U.S. thinks they can just pop over and “acquire” Greenland like it’s some sort of trendy café? Meanwhile, the EU is busy reminding everyone that the only thing on the menu is Greenland’s sovereignty, not a side of American ambition!

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Greenland Rightfully Belongs to Its People, Warns EU’s Top Diplomat

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