International backlash intensifies as former U.S. President Donald Trump faces sharp criticism for renewed threats to acquire Greenland, with European leaders calling the tactics "fundamentally unacceptable" in 2026.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared solidarity with Greenland and Denmark at the World Economic Forum this week, emphasizing that sovereignty is non-negotiable. She announced an upgraded EU Arctic strategy to be released later this year, stressing: "It is for sovereign people to decide their own future."
French President Emmanuel Macron didn’t hold back either, urging the EU to deploy anti-coercion measures against U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland. 🔥 "Sovereignty is not for trade," he stated, criticizing Washington’s "endless accumulation of new tariffs."
The drama escalated as Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever vowed to confront Trump directly during a planned meeting in Switzerland, accusing him of crossing "red lines" with annexation rhetoric. 💬 "Being a happy vassal is one thing. Being a miserable slave is something else," he quipped.
With the EU preparing its 2026 Arctic security blueprint and leaders rallying behind multilateralism, this geopolitical icebreaker shows no signs of thawing. ❄️⚡
