ASIATODAY.ID, DENMARK — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has issued a stark warning: Greenland is Denmark’s sovereign territory, and any attempt to seize it will be met with force.
Her statement comes amid escalating threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has hinted at the use of military power to claim the Arctic island.
“This is a critical moment far beyond just the future of Greenland. The stakes are enormous, and any interference will have serious consequences,” Frederiksen said during a debate with Danish political leaders quoted on Monday, January 12, 2026.
On her official Facebook page, Frederiksen emphasized that Denmark’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and the future of Greenland must be determined by its people.
“We are ready to defend our values wherever necessary, including in the Arctic. We trust in international law and the right of people to decide their own destiny,” she wrote.
Strong European Solidarity
Trump’s aggressive rhetoric has triggered an unprecedented wave of European support for Denmark. Sweden and Germany have openly backed Copenhagen.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson condemned Trump’s threat to “do something in Greenland, like it or not,” warning that annexing Greenland — rich in minerals — would constitute a serious violation of international law.
“Sweden, the Nordic and Baltic countries, and several major European nations stand united with our Danish friends,” Kristersson said at a defense conference in Salen.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadehpul echoed the call, noting that while strategic challenges from Russia and China in the Arctic are real, solutions must be reached collectively as NATO allies — not through threats.
“The future of Greenland must be decided by the people of Greenland and Denmark,” Wadehpul said before flying to Washington to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Earlier, seven European countries, including France, the U.K., and Italy, signed a joint letter rejecting U.S. interference. While NATO Supreme Commander Gen. Alexus Grynkewich stated there is “no immediate threat” to NATO territory, discussions over Greenland’s status at NATO headquarters in Brussels are ongoing and intense.
U.S. Pushes Greenland Annexation Bill
Meanwhile, in the United States, a bill titled “Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act” has been introduced in Congress, potentially allowing the President to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Trump has argued that Greenland is a vital national security asset that must be under U.S. control to counter Russian and Chinese influence. Representative Randy Fine (R-FL) stated in a press release:
“Whoever controls Greenland controls key Arctic shipping lanes and the security architecture protecting the United States.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said acquiring Greenland remains a “priority” for Trump, though no specific timeline has been set. U.S. media report that Trump has ordered military commanders to develop plans for a potential invasion, following the controversial intervention in Venezuela.
The bill faces criticism from both parties. Republican Senator Rand Paul warned the plan could backfire, while Democratic Senator Chris Murphy cautioned that any attempt to take Greenland by force could destroy NATO.
Denmark Stands Firm
Denmark maintains that Greenland will not be sold or ceded. Danish Ambassador to the U.S., Jesper Moller Sorensen, stressed that Greenland’s future must be decided by its people, most of whom voted in 2008 to maintain self-governing status within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Beijing criticized Trump for using Russia and China as “pretexts” for deeper Arctic expansion. Moscow has repeatedly emphasized the Arctic should remain a zone of peaceful cooperation, and that Greenland’s future must be determined by its citizens. (AT Network)
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