Tensions over Greenland’s future escalated Thursday as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen revealed that recent US talks yielded no breakthroughs. From Oslo, Frederiksen painted a picture of steadfast resistance against Washington’s persistent push to annex the vast Arctic territory, calling the negotiations ‘far from straightforward.’
Detailing the Wednesday sit-down in Washington, she praised Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenland’s Vivian Motzfeldt for their robust rebuttals to American overtures during meetings with VP J.D. Vance and Secretary Marco Rubio. A new working group will tackle ongoing issues, but Frederiksen was blunt: core conflicts linger.
‘America’s desire to bring Greenland under its control shows no signs of fading,’ she warned in a press release. ‘This grave situation demands we stay vigilant to ensure it never materializes.’ She framed Greenland’s protection as a NATO-wide imperative.
Allied solidarity is surging in response. France’s Emmanuel Macron pledged extra troops, aircraft, and ships to bolster presence, with initial forces already en route for Danish-led drills. The Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, and Norway have all committed personnel to reconnaissance and cooperative missions, signaling a united European front.
Germany’s 13-strong Bundeswehr team joins multinational efforts, while Sweden and Norway focus on coordination. This buildup addresses Arctic vulnerabilities, amplified by Trump’s post-2025 election vows to secure Greenland—a self-governing Danish realm where only defense and diplomacy answer to Copenhagen.
The US base on the island underscores its strategic value, but Denmark views any takeover bid as a non-starter. As geopolitical stakes rise in the melting Arctic, Frederiksen’s resolve highlights a deepening transatlantic rift with profound implications for global security.