Greenland allies vow action if Trump moves to seize world’s largest island

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 7, 2026 at 10:13 PM

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As Trump’s threat grows, Greenlanders plot exit plan: ‘I’m thinking about where to hide’

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In January 2026, European allies, including France and Germany, are developing a plan in response to potential US action to seize Greenland. This follows the US abduction of Venezuela's President Maduro, raising concerns that President Trump might forcibly take Greenland, which he considers essential for US security. European leaders are emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and are working together to address the situation. Danish and Greenlandic officials have requested an urgent meeting with the US Secretary of State to discuss the rising tensions. Allies are calling for dialogue and questioning whether the US is disregarding agreed-upon plans to pursue its own ambitions.

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Denmark has warned that any move to take Greenland by force would mean “everything would stop”.

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The US abducted Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro and brought him to New York City.

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Allies should address whether the United States should be brought into line.

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European leaders are working on a plan if the US moves to seize Greenland.

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The European Union will support Greenland and Denmark when needed.

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Vivian Motzfeldt 30% Lars Lokke Rasmussen 35% Nicolás Maduro (Maduro) ×235% Marco Rubio ×240% Venezuela ×240% Jean-Noel Barrot 50% France ×250% Germany ×260% Denmark ×270% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×690% Greenland ×1095%

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greenland 100% united states 90% seize greenland 80% european allies 70% sovereignty 70% international relations 60% military action 60% trump 50% denmark 50%