Sovereignty Standoff: Denmark's Clash with U.S. over Greenland

The European Council President emphasizes that Denmark's sovereignty is crucial amid U.S. President Trump's interest in Greenland. Trump sees the Arctic island as strategic for U.S. security. Despite U.S. pressures, Greenland and Denmark assert the island is not for sale, reinforcing Arctic defenses.

Denmark's sovereignty is a principal concern for the European Union, highlighted by European Council President Antonio Costa amid ongoing interest from U.S. President Donald Trump in acquiring Greenland.

The Arctic island, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, is deemed essential to U.S. security by Trump, who has openly discussed exerting military or economic power to obtain it. Though the U.S. already maintains a military presence there, Greenland and Denmark have firmly declared the island is not up for sale.

Following talks with NATO, Denmark announced a $2 billion increase in Arctic defense spending, a move underscoring its commitment to preserving territorial integrity and reinforcing Greenland's autonomy. Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede insists the island's populace should determine its future.

(With inputs from agencies.)