Denmark challenges US delegation's controversial Greenland visit
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen spoke strongly about the planned visit of an American delegation to Greenland. Among the American guests visiting the capital Nuuk and Sisimiut are the wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed opposition to the plans for an American delegation's visit to Greenland. She commented that it represents a form of "unacceptable pressure."
- The visit is to include the Second Lady of the USA, Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
- Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, currently does not have a government following recent elections, adding further complications to the situation.
Why is Denmark opposing the USA visit?
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed her dissatisfaction with the visit of US representatives to Greenland. According to Politico, Frederiksen believes that this visit does not align with Greenland's needs or wishes. - This is clearly not a visit that is about what Greenland needs or wants - said the Prime Minister.
Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland currently does not have a government, making the visit even more problematic. - You cannot make a private visit with official representatives from another country - she added.
What are the consequences for Denmark-US relations?
The criticism from the Danish Prime Minister is yet another sharp remark concerning the Trump administration since the US President renewed his interest in Greenland. Trump previously suggested the possibility of acquiring the island, which was met with protests from the residents of Greenland and international outrage.
Frederiksen stated that Denmark will "stand against" all forms of pressure from the USA. - It’s a pressure we will stand against - she emphasized.
What next for the USA's plans regarding Greenland?
According to Politico, Donald Trump does not rule out the use of military or economic force to take control of Greenland, which he sees as an "absolute necessity" for US national security. In the context of these plans, the visit of the American delegation may be seen as another step toward realizing these intentions.
As reported by Politico, Greenland, with its rich mineral resources and strategic location in the Arctic, remains a key point of interest for the USA.
