Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Miranda Bryant Nordic correspondentJanuary 15, 2026 at 01:51 PM
Greenland’s defence is ‘common concern’ for Nato, Danish PM says as European troops fly in

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Following a tense meeting between Danish, Greenlandic, and U.S. officials, European troops are deploying to Greenland, and Denmark is increasing its military presence there. The deployment, involving forces from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, comes after Donald Trump reiterated U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland for national security reasons, citing concerns about Denmark's ability to protect the island. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized that Greenland's defense is a shared concern for NATO and that a working group will be established to improve Arctic security. Joint exercises involving allied nations are also planned in and around Greenland. The increased military activity aims to deter any potential U.S. takeover and reinforce Arctic security amid ongoing disagreements.

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greenland defence 100% nato 90% arctic security 80% military presence 70% us interest 60% european troops 60% denmark 50% international relations 40%

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