Denmark Bristles at Idea of Giving Up Any Sovereignty in Greenland

New York Times - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jeffrey Gettleman, Maya Tekeli and Amelia NierenbergJanuary 22, 2026 at 06:48 PM
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Reports indicate that American and NATO officials have discussed the possibility of the United States gaining sovereignty over its military bases in Greenland. Denmark, which has maintained sovereignty over Greenland for over 300 years, is strongly resisting any such agreement. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that decisions regarding Denmark and Greenland can only be made by Denmark and Greenland themselves. The Danish government's pushback comes amid uncertainty about a potential deal between NATO's secretary general and President Trump regarding Greenland's future. Officials in Greenland's semiautonomous government have also expressed concern about their lack of involvement in these discussions.

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We can negotiate on everything political; security, investments, economy. But we cannot negotiate on our sovereignty.

quote — Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s prime minister100% confidence

Only Denmark and Greenland themselves can make decisions on issues concerning Denmark and Greenland.

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The United States enjoys sweeping military access to Greenland under an American-Danish defense pact.

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American and NATO officials have discussed giving the United States sovereignty over U.S. military bases in Greenland.

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Mr. Trump said he had reached a possible agreement over Greenland with Mark Rutte, NATO’s secretary general.

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sovereignty 100% greenland 90% denmark 80% u.s. military bases 70% nato 60% mette frederiksen 50% negotiations 50% arctic 40%

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