“Greenland can declare independence, but Denmark cannot cede it to the US”

The Copenhagen Post spoke with a Danish lawyer specializing in international affairs to help readers understand the situation with Greenland, the reasons behind the claims, and the legal options available.

Photo: Paul Zizka – Visit Greenland

Can Greenland declare independence? Can Denmark sell it to the USA? Can Greenland make territorial or trade agreements with Trump? These topics have been at the center of diplomatic discussions—or crises—after the president-elect of the US said he wants to acquire Greenland and that he cannot exclude the use of military force to do so.To […]


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