Danish PM Frederiksen said Trump\u2019s interest in taking control of Greenland has not gone away and warned that the US remains serious about the Arctic territory, even as Copenhagen insists it cannot be bought and must respect the will of its people.<\/p>\n
Denmark\u2019s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said the US interest in taking control of Greenland is \u201cunfortunately not\u201d over, warning that US President Donald Trump remains serious about the Arctic territory.<\/p>\n
Greenland \u2018not for sale\u2019: Denmark<\/p>\n
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference 2026, Frederiksen said Trump\u2019s desire to control Greenland appears unchanged. She reiterated that the territory cannot be bought and stressed that the issue concerns \u201cone of the most basic democratic principles\u201d \u2014 respect for sovereignty and self-determination. She added that Greenland\u2019s people have clearly stated they do not want to become part of the United States.<\/p>\n
US push framed as security priority<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Trump proposed acquiring Greenland, describing it as strategically important for US national security. Danish leaders rejected the proposal, maintaining that the territory is not for sale.<\/p>\n
Frederiksen\u2019s remarks follow renewed attention after Trump shared posts suggesting Greenland could become a US territory, citing Arctic security concerns. He has also argued that Denmark cannot adequately defend the region against major powers such as Russia and China.<\/p>\n
UK stresses Arctic stability<\/p>\n
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, also speaking at the conference, said Arctic security is important for all nations and described recent diplomatic developments as \u201cquite instructive,\u201d emphasising a pragmatic approach grounded in respect for sovereignty.<\/p>\n
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