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European leaders say only Denmark and Greenland can determine the future of the giant Arctic island...
Eight of Europe's top leaders have gathered to defend the autonomous Danish territory of Greenland, amid growing threats from President Donald Trump's administration that the US could invade the mineral-rich Arctic island.
In a statement, European leaders insisted that Greenland's security must be ensured collectively by NATO and with full respect for the wishes of its people.
"Security in the Arctic must be guaranteed collectively, in cooperation with NATO allies, including the United States, upholding the principles of the UN Charter, including sovereignty, territorial integrity and the inviolability of borders," EU leaders said in a statement, hours after Trump said Washington "needs" Greenland.
The statement was signed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof later tweeted that the Netherlands "fully supports" the statement.
The outpouring of support for Denmark comes after Trump doubled down on his claims to territory held by Denmark following a US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
On Monday, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller questioned Copenhagen's claim to the territory but declined to clarify whether the United States could use force to achieve its goals. Trump has also accused Denmark of doing too little to ensure Greenland's security.
In response, the leaders stated that “NATO has made it clear that the Arctic region is a priority and European Allies are taking steps. We and many other Allies have increased our presence, activities and investments to keep the Arctic secure and deter adversaries. The Kingdom of Denmark, including Greenland, is part of NATO.”
"Greenland belongs to its people. It is the duty of Denmark and Greenland, and them alone, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland," concluded the statement, which was released as about 40 EU leaders and senior officials gather in Paris for talks on how to end the war in Ukraine.
Fredriksen warned on Monday that a US invasion of Greenland would spell the end of NATO.
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