Before White House Meeting, Greenland’s Leader Says Island Would Choose Denmark Over U.S.
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that Greenland prefers to remain part of the Danish Kingdom rather than join the United States, ahead of a trilateral meeting at the White House.
- President Trump had expressed a strong interest in acquiring Greenland, but both Greenland and Denmark firmly oppose the idea, emphasizing their commitment to NATO, the Kingdom of Denmark, and the European Union.
- Greenland has been under Danish control since 1953, gaining limited autonomy in 1979 and self-rule in 2009, though it has not pursued full independence via referendum.
- Greenland depends on Denmark for economic subsidies, NATO protection, and essential services such as education and healthcare.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland
