Germany news: Reservist union head wants troops in Greenland
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Key Points:
- The president of the German Armed Forces Reservists Association, Patrick Sensburg, has called for European troops, including German forces, to be deployed to Greenland to prevent a potential US takeover, citing US President Donald Trump's repeated threats and national security concerns.
- German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil described transatlantic ties with the US as "disintegrating," criticizing the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela and its approach to Europe, including the Greenland issue, as undermining the European Union and democratic order.
- Germany is experiencing a harsh winter leading to a significant rise in heating costs, with gas heating bills expected to increase by nearly 13% in 2025 due to colder temperatures and higher gas prices; oil heating costs will also rise but to
