Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has made it clear that the autonomous Danish territory prefers to remain part of Denmark over joining the United States. Nielsen stated this unequivocally during a news conference in Copenhagen alongside Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, emphasizing the self-governed Arctic territory's commitment to its current alliance.
The statement comes amidst US President Donald Trump's persistent push for Greenland's takeover, which has raised concerns among European allies and NATO. However, Nielsen's comments suggest that Greenland is resolute in its stance against American control, with Frederiksen admitting that it was not an easy decision for her government to take.
The situation has sparked a crisis within NATO, prompting outrage from European nations who fear the potential consequences of US involvement in Greenland. To address these concerns, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his counterpart from Greenland will meet with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday.
A majority of Greenland's population, estimated to be around 56,000 people, remains strongly opposed to becoming American citizens. Politicians, including Aaja Chemnitz, have emphasized that the territory's identity, language, and culture are integral to its sovereignty, and that selling out would alter these fundamental aspects irreversibly.
Nielsen's comments underscore the importance of Denmark as a partner for Greenland, particularly in matters of defense through NATO. The stance taken by Nielsen and Frederiksen serves as a clear signal to Washington that Greenland will not be coerced into abandoning its association with Denmark.
The statement comes amidst US President Donald Trump's persistent push for Greenland's takeover, which has raised concerns among European allies and NATO. However, Nielsen's comments suggest that Greenland is resolute in its stance against American control, with Frederiksen admitting that it was not an easy decision for her government to take.
The situation has sparked a crisis within NATO, prompting outrage from European nations who fear the potential consequences of US involvement in Greenland. To address these concerns, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his counterpart from Greenland will meet with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House on Wednesday.
A majority of Greenland's population, estimated to be around 56,000 people, remains strongly opposed to becoming American citizens. Politicians, including Aaja Chemnitz, have emphasized that the territory's identity, language, and culture are integral to its sovereignty, and that selling out would alter these fundamental aspects irreversibly.
Nielsen's comments underscore the importance of Denmark as a partner for Greenland, particularly in matters of defense through NATO. The stance taken by Nielsen and Frederiksen serves as a clear signal to Washington that Greenland will not be coerced into abandoning its association with Denmark.
Another country, another crisis... I mean, Greenland is literally being pulled in two different directions and it's all because of some dude from America wanting to own them 
. Can't believe the US President still thinks he can just take over other countries like they're playthings 
. Like, what even is the point of having NATO if we're gonna let someone else make decisions for us? 
And seriously, 56,000 people are against becoming American citizens and it's not just politicians speaking up, it's the regular folk too 
. I'm just worried that if Greenland does join the US, it'll lose its identity and culture completely 
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At the same time, it's great that Nielsen and Frederiksen are being clear about Greenland's values – language, culture, and identity are everything! 
It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming months...
i mean, it's already part of denmark, right? is there something they're looking for or something? 
how does taking over greenland affect those "friends"? 
. It's always the same thing - "support our PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen" or "Greenland should join NATO". Can't we just have a nuanced discussion for once? Like, what if they're not sure about joining the US either? Has anyone actually talked to them about their concerns?
. Let's try to be more thoughtful in our comments, okay? 
. Trump's all about being strong and powerful, right? But is that really what he wants for Greenland? It feels like a bit of an overreach if you ask me 
. I've seen some comments saying that Greenland would just get lost in the US system, with no say in their own affairs. Can't imagine how frustrating that'd be for them 
. Maybe Denmark's right to stick with NATO? It seems like they're looking out for Greenland's best interests 
. Denmark's got Greenland's back in defense, like NATO and all that 
. honestly, it's kinda cool that they're stickin' up for each other 
. let's not jump to conclusions here ppl 
The fact that Denmark is standing by its territory as a partner in NATO is music to my ears 
! I'm literally shook by the idea of the US trying to take over Greenland – it's like they're messing with a whole different galaxy! 
Meanwhile, Nielsen and Frederiksen are all like, "Nah, we got this, Denmark is our jam 
. It's also interesting how this situation highlights the complexities of sovereignty - it's not just about being in charge, but making choices that respect everyone's rights and freedoms 
. Plus, can you imagine if Greenland turned into a US territory? Who'd be the ones speaking Danish then 
i mean, 56k people saying no to american citizenship? that's some serious resistance right there 
. i love that Denmark is stepping up and being like, "yeah, we got your back" 
. it's all about diplomacy and working together to avoid any drama or conflict 
. maybe the US can just find another country to build their base in? 
my aunt from Denmark told me she loves her country and she wouldn't wanna be part of America even if they offered her a million dollars... but I don't know, maybe I'm just not understanding this whole thing 
It seems like a pretty big power play to me.
And what's the point of joining NATO if you're not even going to be part of it, right? 
. They have the right to make their own decisions and choose who they want to work with 
like w/o the US trying 2 control Greenland i'm sure we'd all b like "hey america what's good" 
but nope denmark & glaciers got this 
i mean Nielsen said it clear as day that gl acie is not goin anywhere 
. I mean, can you imagine if they just swooped in like that? It's not just about Denmark and Greenland, it's the whole region and NATO 
. Those American politicians don't care about anyone but themselves, and we need to be careful who we trust. Nielsen made the right call, imo - keeping ties with Denmark makes sense for Greenland's identity and culture 
. And let's be real, who wants to be part of a country with a history of, ahem, controversies 
. It's all about being firm on your values and not letting others bully you into doing what you don't want to do