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Greenland

Greenland bans foreign political donations amid Trump threat

Donald Trump wants to make the Arctic territory part of the US, something that Greenland's prime minister has said is out of the question.

Europe News

Greenland’s independence movement sees opportunity in Trump’s interest

After US President Donald Trump's Greenland acquisition comments, Greenlanders see an opportunity to advocate for more self governance, while 85% oppose joining US.

Radio Schuman

Does Greenland fear US invasion? Not exactly

While Donald Trump's interest in Greenland provoked reactions from EU leaders, residents seem less worried, according to interviews conducted on the ground by Euronews.

Europe News

EU gives Denmark 'full support' against Trump's threats: António Costa

In an exclusive interview with Euronews on Wednesday, European Council President António Costa said the territorial integrity of Denmark is an "essential issue" for the European Union.

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Greenland

Most Greenlanders oppose joining US despite Trump's push, poll shows

Greenlanders have rejected the idea of joining the US, despite Donald Trump's insistence that the US could provide the island with "freedom".

Europe News

'Ready to defend': EU hardens line against Trump's Greenland threats

Donald Trump's repeated threat to take control of Greenland one way or another has aroused a sense of alarm across Europe.

Europe News

Denmark to spend €2bn on Arctic security as Trump threatens Greenland

Copenhagen is boosting its military spending and holding talks with European allies as Trump ramps up his expansionist rhetoric.

The Europe Conversation

Finnish foreign minister: Greenland covered by NATO security rules

Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen says Greenland is protected by Article 5 of NATO.

Greenland

Denmark abandons 'parenting competency' tests used on Greenlanders

Campaigners say the use of the psychometric tests in child protection cases is discriminatory.

Green News

Why does Trump want Greenland, and does Greenland want Trump?

A wealth of resources essential to the green transition has made Greenland a hot commodity but what do the people who actually live there really want?

Greenland

'He will not buy us': Greenlanders defiant over Trump takeover threat

US President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments have put Greenland in the global media spotlight, but what do islanders make of his interest?

Europe News

Greenland lawmaker touts stronger EU role in island's rare earths

Twenty-five of the 34 minerals found in Greenland were identified as "critical raw materials" in a European Commission study in 2023.

Europe News

Greenland's PM says his people don't want to be Americans

The United States is a strong ally of the European Union and the leading member of NATO and many in Europe were shocked by the suggestion that an incoming US leader could consider using force against an ally.

Mexico

Mexico's Sheinbaum mocks Trump over his 'Gulf of America' remark

US President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to call the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' was dryly countered by Mexican leader Claudia Sheinbaum.

France

EU will defend its borders, France says after Trump's Greenland threat

The French foreign minister said the bloc must become stronger after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland.

EuroVerify

What does Trump’s threat to seize Greenland mean for the EU and NATO?

The US president-elect has refused to rule out an attack on Greenland, a Danish self-governing island and NATO ally.

Europe News

Wait and see: Brussels keeps mum over Trump's Greenland threats

Donald Trump's threat to use military force to annex Greenland has been met with a timid response by the European Commission.

Markets

Trump's Greenland and NATO comments spark defence stocks rally

European defence stocks rallied on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on increasing NATO spending and highlighted Greenland's strategic importance during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday.

Europe News

Trump Jr visits Greenland amid father's interest in seizing the island

Donald Trump Jr arrives in Greenland for a "personal trip" after controversial and threatening remarks made by his President-elect father suggesting the US should own the North Atlantic territory.

USA

Trump won't rule out military force to take Panama Canal and Greenland

Trump made the comments on Greenland and the Panama Canal during a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.