Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that US President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland remains unchanged. Frederiksen emphasized the importance of safeguarding sovereign states and people’s right to self-determination during a panel at the Munich Security Conference.
She mentioned the establishment of a US-Denmark-Greenland working group to address American “security concerns” in the Arctic. Frederiksen highlighted that while efforts are being made to find a solution, there are boundaries that will not be crossed, affirming their strategic stance.
Concerns over a potential US military takeover of Greenland have lessened after Trump dismissed the idea of acquiring Greenland by force during discussions in Davos. Additionally, Trump decided against imposing new tariffs on eight European nations related to Greenland after meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Greenland, a self-governing territory under Denmark, retains control over defense and foreign affairs. Trump’s repeated interest in acquiring Greenland since 2025 has stirred controversy in Europe.
