The large European states are strongly opposed to annexation by the USA
Greenland warned. “Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland alone to decide on matters affecting Denmark and Greenland,” it says explanationwhich was signed by Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Spain. US President Donald Trump had previously threatened again that he wanted to take over the Arctic island.
“The Kingdom of Denmark – including Greenland – is part of NATO,” the Europeans wrote in response to US President Donald Trump’s threat of conquest. Security in the Arctic must therefore be achieved together with NATO allies, including the United Statesby upholding the principles of the UN Charter, sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of borders.
“We will not stop defending them”
“These are universal principles. And we will not stop defending them,” emphasize the European states. It is also recalled that there is a defense agreement between Denmark and the USA from 1951.
The statement expressly addresses the previously expressed security concerns of the USA. “Arctic security remains a key priority for Europe and is of critical importance for international and transatlantic security.” NATO has also already made it clear that the Arctic region is a priority. “The European allies are increasing their efforts.” Presence, activities and investments have been increased to ensure security in the Arctic and deter adversaries.
The Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen previously said a US attack would spell the end of NATO. “If the United States decides to attack another NATO country militarily, then everything stops,” Frederiksen told TV2 on Monday. “That also means our NATO and with it the security that has been guaranteed since the end of the Second World War.”
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen called on his compatriots to remain calm. He understands that some Greenlanders Looking at the situation in Venezuela
disturbed by US President Donald’s recent statements Trump
Nielsen said, according to Danish radio, at a press conference in the Greenland capital Nuuk. “But Venezuela and Greenland are not comparable.”
At a press conference on Monday, Nielsen said that Greenland
be open to doing business with the United States. They also want to strengthen the dialogue with allied countries and with NATO.
