Trump's Greenland ambitions stir European unease and diplomacy
Borders cannot be changed by force, assessed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He added that there is unease in Europe today because of recent statements from the USA. This unease stems from Donald Trump's suggestion that he would like to acquire Greenland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk also addressed this issue.
"The beginning of the year in politics is unexpectedly intense. Regional security, the Baltic Sea, and transatlantic relations were the topics of my talks today with the prime ministers of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and the German chancellor," wrote polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on platform X.
Shortly afterward, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz posted on social media.
"Borders must not be moved by force. This principle applies to every country, whether in the East or the West. In talks with our European partners, there is an uneasiness regarding recent statements from the US. It is clear: We must stand together," emphasized Scholz.
This is a consequence of Donald Trump's remarks, who stated that he would like Greenland to become a property of the United States. He threatened that if refused, "very high tariffs" could be imposed on Denmark.
Referencing his earlier proposal to buy Greenland from Denmark, Trump said that Greenland and the free world require security, protection, strength, and peace, and he called such a deal essential. He concluded with the slogan, "MAGA. Make Greenland Great Again."
The fire was further stoked by the son of the US President-elect, who on Tuesday flew his father's plane to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, affirmed on Facebook that the country's future and pursuit of independence are solely the people's decisions. At the same time, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly rejected any notion that the island might be for sale.
