Trump’s demands won’t sway Greenland and Denmark right now

Denmark is accommodating Greenland’s wishes to a greater extent after the incoming US president has demanded ownership of Greenland. The Commonwealth is not being dissolved, but Denmark recognizes Greenland’s desire for independence

Mute B. Egede and Mette Frederiksen at a press meeting Friday January 10. Photo: Screenshot from DR

The Copenhagen Post

Jan 11, 2025

It was Nordic, it was as cool as you like.When Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and the Prime Minister of Greenland Múte B. Egede met the press, it was calm, friendly and with shared support for the Commonwealth consisting of Denmark, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.Mette Frederiksen made it very clear, perhaps especially addressed to […]

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Mute B. Egede and Mette Frederiksen at a press meeting Friday January 10. Photo: Screenshot from DR

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