{"id":631,"date":"2026-01-12T11:05:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=631"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T04:05:24","slug":"denmark-pm-calls-greenland-dispute-a-critical-moment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/al-ahwaz.com\/?p=631","title":{"rendered":"Denmark PM Calls Greenland Dispute a \u2018Critical Moment\u2019","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen<\/span><\/span><\/strong> has warned that Denmark<\/a><\/strong> is facing a \u201cdecisive moment\u201d over the future of Greenland, after US President Donald Trump<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a> renewed threats to take control of the Arctic territory by force.<\/p>\n

Speaking ahead of talks in Washington, DC, focused on global competition for critical raw materials, Frederiksen said the situation surrounding Greenland had evolved into a broader geopolitical conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a conflict over Greenland,\u201d she said during a debate with other Danish political leaders, adding that the implications extend far beyond the island itself.<\/p>\n

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Denmark Reaffirms Commitment to International Law<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In a statement posted on social media, Frederiksen said Denmark was prepared to defend its principles, including in the Arctic region.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are ready to stand up for our values wherever necessary \u2014 also in the Arctic,\u201d she said. \u201cWe believe in international law and in peoples\u2019 right to self-determination.\u201d<\/p>\n

Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/a>, and its future status has long been a sensitive political issue both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n

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European Leaders Rally Behind Denmark<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Several European governments moved quickly to support Denmark following Trump\u2019s latest remarks.<\/p>\n

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson<\/span><\/span><\/strong> condemned what he described as \u201cthreatening rhetoric\u201d from Washington after Trump said the US would \u201cdo something on Greenland, whether they like it or not\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cSweden, the Nordic countries, the Baltic states and several major European nations stand together with Denmark,\u201d Kristersson said during a defence conference in S\u00e4len, attended by NATO\u2019s top US commander.<\/p>\n

He warned that a US takeover of Greenland would violate international law and could encourage similar actions elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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Germany and UK Signal Growing Arctic Concern<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Germany also reiterated its backing for Denmark and Greenland ahead of high-level meetings in Washington.<\/p>\n

Before talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadehpul<\/span><\/span><\/strong> met Icelandic officials to discuss what Berlin described as the \u201cstrategic challenges of the Far North\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cSecurity in the Arctic is becoming increasingly important,\u201d Wadehpul said, adding that it formed part of NATO\u2019s shared security interests.<\/p>\n

The UK\u2019s Telegraph<\/em> newspaper reported that senior military officials from Britain and other European countries were discussing contingency plans for a possible NATO<\/span><\/span><\/strong> mission in Greenland. The discussions reportedly include potential deployments of British troops, naval vessels and aircraft.<\/p>\n

UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander<\/span><\/span><\/strong> said talks about deterring Russia in the Arctic were routine, describing the region as an increasingly contested geopolitical space.<\/p>\n

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Calls for NATO Action in the Arctic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken<\/span><\/span><\/strong> told Reuters that NATO should consider launching a formal Arctic operation to address growing security concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must cooperate and show unity,\u201d Francken said, suggesting that existing NATO missions in the Baltic region could serve as models for a future \u201cArctic Sentry\u201d operation.<\/p>\n

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Greenland\u2019s Status and Local Opposition<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Trump has repeatedly argued that US control of mineral-rich Greenland<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is vital to American national security, citing increased Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.<\/p>\n

Greenland was a Danish colony until 1953 and gained home rule in 1979. While debates over eventual independence from Denmark continue, opinion polls consistently show strong opposition among Greenlanders to any form of US takeover.<\/p>\n

As tensions rise, Denmark and its European allies appear determined to draw a clear line over Greenland\u2019s future \u2014 signaling that the Arctic is fast becoming a central arena in global power politics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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