‘Fateful moment’ for Denmark amid Trump threats to take over Greenland

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondentJanuary 11, 2026 at 05:52 PM

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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark is at a "fateful moment" amid renewed threats from Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Trump suggested the U.S. could take action on Greenland "whether they like it or not," prompting concern about the U.S. potentially undermining NATO. Frederiksen's comments precede a meeting between the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland with the U.S. Secretary of State. Greenlandic leaders have united to assert their desire for Greenlanders to determine their own future. The situation has garnered support for Denmark from other NATO countries, including Sweden, whose prime minister suggested the U.S. should appreciate Denmark's loyalty.

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Sweden 40% Ulf Kristersson 40% Lars Løkke Rasmussen 60% Vivian Motzfeldt 60% Marco Rubio 60% Jens-Frederik Nielsen 60% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ×380% Mette Frederiksen ×490% Donald Trump ×390% United States ×390% Greenland ×995% Denmark ×895%

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greenland 100% denmark 90% us 80% nato 70% donald trump 70% international relations 60% political conflict 60% foreign policy 50% mette frederiksen 50%