Seven European leaders have publicly reaffirmed Greenland's sovereignty in a joint statement released Tuesday, declaring that decisions about the Arctic territory must remain with Denmark and Greenland alone. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump renews efforts to assert influence over the resource-rich region. 🇩🇰🇪🇺
Signatories include Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, France's Emmanuel Macron, and UK's Keir Starmer, who emphasized: "Greenland belongs to its people." The statement highlights NATO's growing focus on Arctic security, calling it "critical for international stability" in 2026. ❄️🛡️
This diplomatic push follows Trump's controversial January 2025 appointment of a Greenland envoy and his recent remarks about "absolutely needing" the territory. The U.S. leader, who took office last year, has reportedly discussed using "military or economic coercion" to gain control – sparking renewed tensions with European allies. 🇺🇸⚡
As climate change opens new Arctic shipping routes, this standoff highlights the region's growing geopolitical importance. With NATO members planning increased Arctic presence, all eyes remain on how this 21st-century sovereignty chess game will unfold. ♟️🌐
