Greenland's leadership and European allies have issued a unified rejection of renewed remarks by former US President Donald Trump regarding the potential annexation of the autonomous Danish territory. The dispute resurfaced this week as Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland during a media interaction, drawing sharp criticism from Nordic and EU leaders.
Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated firmly on social media: "Threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place between friends. Enough is enough. No more fantasies about annexation." The comments follow Trump's December 2025 appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, a move seen as reviving controversial territorial ambitions first voiced during his presidency.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned the rhetoric, stating: "The US has no right to annex any of the three countries in the Danish Kingdom." Support came swiftly from European partners, with Finnish President Alexander Stubb affirming Nordic solidarity and Germany's foreign ministry suggesting NATO protections could be strengthened if tensions escalate.
The situation highlights growing geopolitical competition in the Arctic, where Greenland's strategic location and mineral resources attract global interest. Analysts note that while the US maintains vital defense installations on the island through existing agreements with Denmark, overt annexation attempts risk destabilizing transatlantic relations.
