Trump Greenland Seizure Threat: PM Mette Frederiksen Warns of 'Decisive Moment' for Denmark
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen warns of a decisive moment as Trump renews the Trump Greenland seizure threat, sparking a major diplomatic row within NATO.
Is the Arctic the next frontier for forced territorial change? Mette Frederiksen, Denmark's Prime Minister, isn't taking chances. On January 11, 2026, she declared a "decisive moment" in diplomacy after Donald Trump renewed threats to take control of Greenland "whether they like it or not."
A United European Front Against Trump Greenland Seizure Threat
Europe's heavyweights are standing their ground. Leaders from Germany, Sweden, and France have backed Denmark's sovereignty. Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson condemned the "threatening rhetoric," calling any potential takeover a violation of international law. According to AFP, 7 nations recently signed a joint letter affirming that only Denmark and Greenland can decide the island's future.
The Geopolitical Tug-of-War for Arctic Minerals
The stakes couldn't be higher. Greenland is a treasure trove of critical raw materials essential for high-tech industries. The White House argues that U.S. control is a national security necessity to counter Russia and China in the High North. However, NATO commander Gen. Alexus Grynkewich noted that while strategic importance is growing, there's currently "no immediate threat" to the territory.
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