Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of Denmark Visits Greenland

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Maya TekeliJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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In January 2026, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen made an unannounced visit to Greenland. The trip occurred amid ongoing pressure from U.S. President Trump, who has expressed interest in acquiring the island for national security reasons. Frederiksen met with Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and other officials in Nuuk, Greenland's capital. The visit appeared intended to reassure the 57,000 Greenlanders of Denmark's support, following Trump's previous suggestion of buying the territory. Frederiksen emphasized the importance of close coordination between Denmark and Greenland, a semiautonomous island that has been part of the Danish kingdom for 300 years.

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