‘Enemy of Europe’? How Trump’s push for Greenland spooked far-right allies

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Jon Henley Europe correspondentJanuary 27, 2026 at 12:16 PM

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Donald Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland and criticisms of NATO allies have strained his relationship with far-right political groups in Europe. These groups, who initially saw Trump as an ally in their "nation-first" agenda, are now questioning his commitment to national sovereignty. Trump's actions have sparked criticism and are perceived by some as a threat to European interests. Polling data indicates a significant portion of far-right voters in countries like France, Germany, Italy, and Spain now view Trump as an "enemy of Europe." This divide could undermine the US's strategy of working with "patriotic allies" in Europe to counter the EU's current direction. Some European far-right voters believe Trump's foreign policy is about "recolonisation and the predation of global resources".

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Key Player Opposition Context

France 40% Spain 40% Italy 40% Germany 40% Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) 45% National Rally (RN) 45% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×260% European Union ×265% United States ×670% Europe ×675% Greenland ×580% Donald Trump ×990%

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trump 100% far-right 90% greenland 80% europe 80% national sovereignty 70% america first 60% us foreign policy 60% eu-critical 50% anti-immigration 50% political polling 40%