Greenland and Denmark set for anti-Trump protests – Europe live
Protests against Donald Trump's past interest in annexing Greenland are planned in Copenhagen, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense, and Nuuk. The demonstrations, organized under the banner "Hands off Greenland," are a response to Trump's renewed threats of tariffs against countries not supporting his Greenland plan.
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security.
Greenland's leader warns against 'threats, pressure, and talk of annexation'.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens Frederik Nielsen responded by saying "that's enough now", and described the idea of US control over the island as a "fantasy".
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said "the US has no right to annex any of the three nations in the Danish kingdom".
Mette Frederiksen said an attack on Greenland would mean the end of the NATO alliance.
Donald Trump said he would not protect “delinquent” Nato members.
Stephen Miller said military intervention would not be needed to gain control over Greenland because of its small population.
Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland.
Who and where
Related stories over time
same people and places- Dec 22, 2025 – Dec 23, 2025 earlierTrump says Greenland ‘essential’ for security: Could he take it by force?7 articles · 4 outlets
- Jan 5 – Jan 17◆ This story
- Jan 13 – Jan 23 at the same time‘We need to fight’: Trump Greenland threat brings sense of unity in Denmark80 articles · 7 outlets
- Jan 19 – Jan 27 laterAs Trump Eyes Greenland, Denmark’s Leader Is Unsure How Long U.S. Will Be an Ally80 articles · 7 outlets
- Jan 19 later
- Jan 26 laterGold prices cross $5,100 for the first time amid geopolitical uncertainties3 articles · 3 outlets
- Mar 24 – Mar 25 laterLars Løkke Rasmussen: Denmark’s pipe-smoking kingmaker who cleans his teeth with soap12 articles · 5 outlets
- Apr 8 – May 3 laterTrump’s US troop removal from Germany rebuked by Republicans, Nato18 articles · 5 outlets
- Sep 18 – Sep 22 laterUS signs ‘tremendous’ security deal with Denmark and Greenland18 articles · 4 outlets