The European Union has discussed potential responses if US threats to acquire Greenland materialize, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Thursday. Speaking at a press briefing in Cairo alongside Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Badr Abdelatty, Kallas described recent statements about Greenland as deeply troubling. She stressed that the bloc takes any challenge to territorial integrity seriously, especially involving a self-governed Danish territory.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to NATO, even as his administration holds active discussions about a possible US purchase of Greenland. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that national security officials remain engaged on the issue. As a result, European leaders have closely monitored Washington’s signals and weighed diplomatic and political implications.
Denmark and Greenland insist on inclusion in talks
At the same time, Denmark has welcomed a planned meeting with US officials next week to address Trump’s renewed call for American control over Greenland. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said dialogue remains necessary and confirmed that both Copenhagen and Greenland’s government requested the talks. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed that discussions would take place, although he did not disclose details.
Importantly, Greenland’s government has made clear it will take part in any negotiations. Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt emphasized that no decisions can occur without Greenland’s direct involvement. European Council President Antonio Costa echoed that position, stating Greenland belongs to its people and enjoys full EU solidarity.
Additionally, leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, and the UK joined Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in publicly defending Greenland’s sovereignty. Collectively, they underlined that Greenland, a NATO-linked territory, cannot face external pressure without a unified European response.
