Archiv: Dänemark / Denmark


18.01.2026 - 16:55 [ Emmanuel Macron, Président de la République française / X ]

France is committed to the sovereignty and independence of nations, in Europe and elsewhere. This guides our choices. It underpins our commitment to the United Nations and to its Charter.

It is on this basis that we support, and will continue to support Ukraine and that we have built a coalition of the willing for a robust and lasting peace, to defend these principles and our security.

It is also on this basis that we decided to take part in the exercise organized by Denmark in Greenland. We fully assume this decision, because security in the Arctic and at the outer edges of our Europe is at stake.

No intimidation or threat will influence us—neither in Ukraine, nor in Greenland, nor anywhere else in the world when we are confronted with such situations.

Tariff threats are unacceptable and have no place in this context. Europeans will respond in a united and coordinated manner should they be confirmed. We will ensure that European sovereignty is upheld.

It is in this spirit that I will engage with our European partners.

17.01.2026 - 21:57 [ Associated Press ]

Trump says 8 European countries will face 10% tariff for opposing US control of Greenland

Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland would face the tariff, Trump said in a social media post while at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. The rate would climb to 25% on June 1 if no deal was in place for “the Complete and Total purchase of Greenland” by the United States, he said.

17.01.2026 - 21:38 [ Fox News ]

US congressional delegation visits Denmark amid backlash over Trump‘s push to acquire Greenland

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Murkowski, Tillis, Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., and Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-Calif., were among those who traveled to Europe for meetings with Danish and Greenlandic officials. Some members of the delegation are expected to go to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week.

17.01.2026 - 20:49 [ The Sun / Youtube ]

Danish fighter jets and French tanker in Nato drills over Greenland as Arctic tensions soar

Danish F-35 fighter jets and a French MRTT tanker have been seen conducting drills over south east Greenland.

17.01.2026 - 20:22 [ Tagesschau.de ]

Demos in mehreren Städten: Tausende Dänen protestieren gegen Trumps Grönland-Pläne

Tausende Dänen haben in Kopenhagen gegen die von US-Präsident Donald Trump erhobenen Besitzansprüche auf Grönland protestiert. Sie versammelten sich vor dem Rathaus der dänischen Hauptstadt, schwenkten dänische und grönländische Fahnen und riefen „Kalaallit Nunaat!“ – den Namen Grönlands in der Muttersprache.

Auch in anderen dänischen Städten sowie in der grönländischen Hauptstadt Nuuk finden Proteste statt.

17.01.2026 - 20:17 [ Reuters ]

Protesters rally in Denmark and Greenland against Trump annexation threat

In Greenland‘s capital Nuuk, thousands led by Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen carried flags and similar banners as they headed for the U.S. consulate chanting „Kalaallit Nunaat“ – the island‘s name in Greenlandic.

“I’ve come here today because I think it’s important to show that Greenland is not for sale. It is not a toy. This is our home,” said Naja Holm, a civil servant.

17.01.2026 - 20:12 [ Forbes Breaking News / Youtube ]

BREAKING NEWS: Protestors Hold ‚Hands Off Greenland‘ Demonstration In Copenhagen, Denmark

During a protest on Saturday, Danish Politician Julie Rademacher, who is also a Greenlander, spoke about President Trump‘s attempts to take over Greenland.

15.01.2026 - 18:18 [ NewStatesman.com ]

To survive Trump, Starmer must think the unthinkable

Britain can no longer avoid the costs of appeasing America’s predatory president

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The word “crisis” is rooted in the Greek New Testament, referring to a decision, or judgement, in an unstable moment that forces a new clarity into being. While Trump’s exact motives for his aggression in our hemisphere remain opaque, our own predicament is now clearer. It is this: such is the new emerging order around us that we can no longer muddle through, finessing Trump’s instincts, hoping for the best so governments can focus on domestic political problems. Britain must choose.

15.01.2026 - 16:37 [ Politico.eu ]

Greenland takes pleas to UK parliament

(January 13, 2026)

Greenland’s energy minister asked British lawmakers for help in the face of “bewildering” U.S. aggression.

LONDON — The U.K. government must “dare to have principles” and help Greenland repel threats from Donald Trump, a senior minister in Greenland’s government told lawmakers in London.

15.01.2026 - 15:55 [ Radio France Internationale ]

France to step up Greenland deployment with land, air and sea forces

France began deploying troops to Greenland on Thursday and said it would send additional „land, air and sea“ forces in the coming days, confirming the presence of high-mountain specialists from the French army on the ground as part of a European military exercise after inconclusive talks in Washington.

15.01.2026 - 15:55 [ TheLocal.fr ]

France to send extra ‚land, air, and sea‘ forces to Greenland in coming days, says Macron

„A first team of French service members is already on site and will be reinforced in the coming days with land, air, and maritime assets,“ Macron told troops during a speech to start the new year.

„France and the Europeans must continue to be present wherever their interests are threatened — without escalation, but uncompromising when it comes to respect for territorial sovereignty,“ he added.

15.01.2026 - 15:48 [ Nordisch.info ]

Vorhut der dänischen Streitkräfte in Grönland eingetroffen

Nach Informationen von DR handelt es sich zunächst um ein sogenanntes Vorauskommando. Ihre Aufgabe ist es vor allem, Logistik und Infrastruktur vorzubereiten, um später weitere Truppen aufnehmen zu können. Zu den entsandten Kräften gehören demnach auch Soldaten aus Einheiten des Heeres, die die militärische Präsenz Dänemarks in Grönland verstärken sollen.

15.01.2026 - 15:35 [ Times of India ]

Trump ‘Wages War’ On Greenland, NATO Fires Back; France, Germany, Sweden, Norway Put Boots On Ground

NATO allies are moving troops and military assets to Greenland as tensions rise in the Arctic. Denmark announced it is boosting its military presence on the island with aircraft, naval vessels, and soldiers, while Sweden confirmed it is sending officers at Copenhagen’s request. France, Norway, and Netherlands have also stepped in.

15.01.2026 - 01:51 [ Le Monde ]

France to send troops to Greenland for joint exercise with several European countries

France, the European Union‘s only nuclear power, also confirmed that it would send troops to Greenland..

15.01.2026 - 01:42 [ Forsvarsministeriet / Ministry of Defense of Denmark ]

Forsvaret øger tilstedeværelse og fortsætter med øvelser i Grønland i tæt samarbejde med allierede

De sikkerhedspolitiske spændinger har spredt sig til Arktis. Naalakkersuisut og Forsvarsministeriet har derfor besluttet at fortsætte Forsvarets øgede øvelsesaktivitet i Grønland i tæt samarbejde med NATO-allierede. Det betyder, at der fra i dag vil være en forøget militær tilstedeværelse i og omkring Grønland – i tæt samarbejde med NATO-allierede. Formålet er at træne evnen til at operere under de særegne arktiske forhold samt styrke alliancens aftryk i Arktis til gavn for både den europæiske og transatlantiske sikkerhed.

15.01.2026 - 01:40 [ TheHill.com ]

Denmark increasing military presence in Greenland

The Danish Defense Ministry said aircraft, naval vessels and soldiers will be deployed to Greenland, including from NATO allies. The forces will guard critical installations, assist local authorities and prepare for additional allied troops.

15.01.2026 - 01:19 [ U.S. Senator Chris Coons ]

Senator Coons to lead bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to Copenhagen

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) will lead a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to Copenhagen, Denmark this week to highlight more than 200 years of friendship between the United States and the Kingdom of Denmark, including enduring national security ties and decades of economic cooperation. The delegation will be in Copenhagen Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17.

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Senator Coons will be joined on the trip by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), Madeleine Dean (D-Penn.), Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), and Sarah McBride (D-Del.). Additional members are expected to join the delegation as well.

15.01.2026 - 00:59 [ U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez ]

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Introduces Bill to Block Any U.S. Effort to Invade, Annex or Purchase Greenland

(January 13, 2026)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) introduced the Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit federal funds from facilitating the invasion, annexation, or any other form of acquisition of Greenland by the United States.

The bill comes amid President Donald Trump suggesting the United States could seek to assert control over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark and a home to more than 50,000 people.

15.01.2026 - 00:52 [ U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee ]

Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Prevent Trump Administration from Threatening NATO Unity

(January 13, 2026)

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced the NATO Unity Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to prohibit the use of U.S. Department of Defense or Department of State funds to blockade, occupy, annex or otherwise assert control over the sovereign territory of a NATO member state without that ally’s consent or authorization from the North Atlantic Council, and to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to NATO unity and collective security.

15.01.2026 - 00:35 [ Politico.com ]

Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduces bill to prevent military action against NATO members

(January 12, 2026)

In a letter to colleagues obtained by POLITICO, Keating told lawmakers “this legislation takes a clear stand against such action and further supports NATO allies and partners.”

Although the legislation doesn’t name any specific countries, it’s a clear reference to Trump’s threats against Greenland. The omission was deliberate, said Keating, who wanted to broaden the legislation’s focus. He said he met with the Danish Ambassador and the head of Greenland representation as the legislation came together.

“This isn’t just about Greenland. This is about our security,” Keating said.

15.01.2026 - 00:26 [ NationalInterest.org ]

The Battle for Greenland Is Now Being Fought in Congress

Two competing proposals for Greenland have been introduced in the US House of Representatives—one giving Trump the authority to annex the island, the other explicitly forbidding it.

10.01.2026 - 16:20 [ Ukraine Breaking News's Post / Facebook ]

Danish politicians call for German and French troops in Greenland to deter the U.S. — Welt

(January 9, 2026)

Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov said it would be wise to welcome allies “so that the price of a military invasion for the Americans would be extremely high.”
Left-wing leader Pelle Dragsted warned: “We must make it clear that it would be an armed conflict” and that Americans cannot “just land a helicopter in Nuuk and raise the US flag.”

10.01.2026 - 16:13 [ Clash Report / X ]

Danish politicians are calling for German and French troops in Greenland to deter the US.

(January 8, 2026)

Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov said it would be wise to welcome allies “so that the price of a military invasion for the Americans would be extremely high.”

Left-wing leader Pelle Dragsted warned:

“We must make it clear that it would be an armed conflict” and that Americans cannot “just land a helicopter in Nuuk and raise the US flag.”

Source: Welt

10.01.2026 - 15:45 [ WorldPopulationReview.com ]

US Troop Presence by Country 2026

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Germany 35,989

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Greenland 142

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Denmark 18

10.01.2026 - 15:31 [ Nordisch.info ]

Experte warnt: „USA könnten Grönland an einem Nachmittag übernehmen“

Besonders beunruhigend sei aus Sicht Grönlands und Dänemarks die Bereitschaft der Trump-Regierung, offen zu handeln, ohne sich erkennbar auf internationales Recht zu berufen. Die Aktion in Venezuela habe zudem die außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten der USA demonstriert, einschließlich erheblicher Geheimdienst- und Militärmacht.

Das Verhältnis zwischen den USA und Dänemark gleiche derzeit einer Katze, die mit einer Maus spiele, so Bertelsen. Die Machtverhältnisse seien extrem unausgeglichen. Die Vereinigten Staaten könnten Dänemark und Europa nach Belieben bedrohen und demütigen.

10.01.2026 - 15:17 [ Tagesschau.de ]

US-Griff nach Grönland: Die Scheu der Europäer vor einer starken Antwort

Der NATO-Chef ist bekannt dafür, im Umgang mit Trump auf eine Umarmungsstrategie zu setzen. Kritische Worte Richtung Washington werden von ihm nicht zu hören sein.

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Während Dänemark und Spanien die Übernahmefantasien des US-Präsidenten verurteilen und der spanische Regierungschef Pedro Sanchez sogar von einem „Verbrechen“ sprach, schlägt Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen bei der Übergabe der Ratspräsidentschaft diese Woche an Zypern leisere Töne an.

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Es sei keinesfalls so, dass die Europäer keine Hebel hätten, um den USA deutlich zu machen: „Damit ist jetzt Schluss.“

Doch von solchen Maßnahmen gegen die USA ist in Brüssel nichts zu hören.

10.01.2026 - 15:16 [ CNN ]

US will take Greenland the ‘hard way’ if it can’t do it the ‘easy way,’ Trump says

Trump said that if he is unable to make a deal to acquire the territory “the easy way,” then he will have to “do it the hard way.”

“We are going to do something in Greenland, whether they like it or not, because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor,” Trump told reporters at the White House.

08.01.2026 - 18:50 [ Reuters ]

US senators foresee vote on reining Trump in over Greenland

„You will see war powers resolutions introduced on Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria, Greenland,“ Senator Tim Kaine, a Virginia Democratic senator who has led several resolutions seeking to check U.S. presidents‘ use of military force without congressional approval.

„I just don‘t know who‘s necessarily going to be leading all of them, because I will likely be at least a co-sponsor and probably leading some,“ Kaine told reporters at a news conference ahead of a Senate vote expected on Thursday on whether to halt further military action in Venezuela without lawmakers‘ approval.