Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen delivered a fiery rebuke to former U.S. President Donald Trump this week, declaring "enough is enough" after renewed speculation about U.S. annexation of the Arctic territory. The statement comes amid heightened global scrutiny of territorial sovereignty following recent U.S. actions in Venezuela.
🔊 Nielsen’s Facebook post went viral: "Threats, pressure, and talk of annexation have no place between friends. No more fantasies." The Danish government and European allies swiftly backed Greenland’s stance, with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen calling the idea "absolutely nonsensical."
❄️ Why Greenland? Trump’s long-standing interest in the resource-rich island resurfaced last month when he appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry – a vocal annexation supporter – as special envoy to Greenland. Analysts say the move echoes Cold War-era geopolitics as melting ice opens new Arctic trade routes.
🇪🇺 Europe rallies: Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized Greenland’s right to self-determination, while France warned against "changing borders by force." NATO members hinted at potential defense measures for the strategically vital region.
🌐 The clash highlights growing tensions over resource control and sovereignty in 2026, with young activists worldwide trending #ArcticNotForSale. As one TikTok user put it: "Colonial mindset? In THIS economy?"
