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Video. Germany pledges increased Greenland role as Trump derides its defences

Updated: 12/01/2026 - 15:25 GMT+1

Germany is increasing its Arctic commitments after the US president threatened to seize Greenland, sparking a diplomatic crisis with Europe.

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